(Nerium)

Approximately 200 genera and 2000 species of vines, shrubs, herbs, and trees make up the dogbane family. Most members of the Apocynaceae occur in the tropics and subtropics, but some are native to temperate regions. Among their distinctive features is the thick milky sap exuded by damaged leaves and stems. This latex is is often irritating to the skin, or toxic if ingested.

The dogbane family is home to many popular ornamental plants grown for their handsome foliage and their showy, often intensely...

(Oleander)

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter to early summer. They are borne in loose clusters at the ends of the branches and are funnel-shaped at the base with five prominent radial petals that...

(Calypso Oleander, Oleander)

The red-flowered ‘Calypso’ is a large shrub with medium green foliage and greater cold tolerance than most oleanders.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter to early summer. They are borne...

(Cherry Ripe Oleander, Oleander)

True to its name, the cultivar 'Cherry Ripe' bears bright scarlet-red, single flowers that are softly scented and appear with profusion.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter to early...

(Hardy Pink Oleander, Oleander)

The pretty ‘Hardy Pink’ is vigorous, withstands temperature extremes better than other oleanders and is prized for the abundant, long-lasting blooms.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter...

(Hardy Red Oleander, Oleander)

The cultivar ‘Hardy Red’ is vigorous, withstands temperature extremes better than other oleanders and is prized for the abundant, long-lasting blooms.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter...

(Hardy White Oleander, Oleander)

The oleander ‘Hardy White’ withstands colder temperatures better than other oleanders and is prized for the abundant, long-lasting white blooms. It also boasts a rounded, upright habit, making it great for screening.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers...

(Oleander, Sugarland™ Oleander)

The cold hardy Sugarland™ is a relatively compact, vase-shaped evergreen shrub with extra fine foliage. Its fragrant red flowers have a purplish cast and appear all year but most heavily from spring to early fall.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers...

(Isle of Capri Oleander, Oleander)

The cultivar ‘Isle of Capri’ is a large shrub prized for its abundant yellow blooms.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter to early summer. They are borne in loose clusters at the ends...

(Jannoch Oleander, Oleander)

The vigorous ‘Jannoch’ is a large shrub that is more cold tolerant than most oleanders.

Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers appear all year around but bloom most heavily from late winter to early summer. They are borne in loose clusters at the ends...