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RE: Oleander - Beautiful but Deadly.

in #oleanders7 years ago

Another wonderful and interesting flower post by @ctrl-alt-nwo sir....
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Oleander plants (Nerium oleander) are among the most versatile of shrubs, with dozens of uses in southern and coastal landscapes. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, including difficult soil, salt spray, high pH, severe pruning, reflected heat from pavements and walls, and drought. But the one thing they can’t withstand is winter temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. However, in cooler climates, you can grow an oleander plant in a container and bring it indoors when temperatures drop.
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Oleander flowers are showy, profuse, and often fragrant, which makes them very attractive in many contexts. Over 400 cultivars have been named, with several additional flower colors not found in wild plants having been selected, including yellow, peach and salmon. Many cultivars, like "Hawaii" or "Turner's Carnival", are multi-colored, with brilliant striped corollas.The solid whites, reds and a variety of pinks are the most common. Double flowered cultivars like "Mrs Isadore Dyer" (deep pink), "Mathilde Ferrier" (yellow) or "Mont Blanc" (white) are enjoyed for their large, rose-like blooms and strong fragrance. There is also a variegated form, 'Variegata', featuring leaves striped in yellow and white.Several dwarf cultivars have also been developed, offering a more compact form and size for small spaces. These include "Little Red", "Petite White", "Petite Pink" and "Petite Salmon", which grow to about 8 feet at maturity.
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Wel done sir...waiting for ur next valuble post...