Nerium Red Double (Oleander) - Nerium oleander

About Nerium Red Double (Oleander)

Nerium, commonly called Oleander (Kaner in Hindi), is a hardy evergreen flowering shrub from the Apocynaceae family, long popular in Indian gardens and roadside landscaping for its profuse blooms and tolerance of heat, drought, and pollution. This Red Double variety produces clusters of ruffled, many-petalled red blooms, distinct from the simpler five-petal single-flower oleander types.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun - more than 6 hours of direct sunlight for the best flowering.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; oleander tolerates poor and dry soils once established.
• Water: Water when the topsoil feels dry; established plants are notably drought tolerant.

Planting & Placement

Grows well in the ground as a hedge or specimen shrub, or in a large pot on a terrace. Because every part of this plant is highly toxic, keep it well away from areas where children or pets play, and never plant it near vegetable gardens or livestock feed.

Care

• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer 2-3 times a year supports vigorous flowering.
• Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape; always wear gloves, and never burn the trimmed material, as the smoke is also toxic.

Flowering

Blooms prolifically through the warm months, producing dense clusters of ruffled red flowers on a hardy, low-maintenance shrub.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. EXTREMELY toxic if ingested - all parts of the plant, including sap, are poisonous to humans and pets and can be fatal. Handle with gloves; keep away from children and pets; never burn the plant material as smoke is also toxic.