OLÉ! Bicolor Red Oleander is a long-blooming evergreen shrub that forms a dense upright mound with whirls of long glossy dark green foliage.  Showy clusters of ruffled magenta pink cup-shaped flowers with cream striping that bloom from late spring through fall.  Flowers best with part shade and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils. Salt and drought tolerant. HIGHLY TOXIC, and invasive in Florida.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly. No serious problems. Aphids, caterpillars mealybugs and scale are occasional pests. Armillaria, leaf spot, and sooty mold occasionally occurs. NOTE: All parts are Highly Toxic, can cause contact dermatitis with sap-wear gloves while handling, smoke can be dangerous (do not burn), poisoning can occur if placed in mouth without ingestion, and may be fatal if ingested.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Camelia, Azalea, Peiris

IMAGES: Proven Winners, OLÉ!® Bicolor Red Oleander

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.