USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread
3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The shrub Nerium oleander 'Calypso' (oleander) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright red blossoms during late winter to early autumn. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Nerium oleander 'Calypso' (oleander) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Nerium oleander 'Calypso' (oleander) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, hedge, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Nerium oleander 'Calypso' . Nerium oleander 'Calypso' is tolerant of compacted soil, pollution and salt.
