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Nerium oleander 'Hardy Red'

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height
Spread
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 'Hardy Red' (oleander) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright red blooms during mid-winter to early fall. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Nerium oleander 'Hardy Red' (oleander) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Nerium oleander 'Hardy Red' (oleander) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Nerium oleander 'Hardy Red' tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt. This shrub attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.