Enjoy CALYPSO OLEANDER shrubs for their...

. prolonged displays of showy hot cherry pink late spring to fall flowers
. exceptional heat + drought + salt tolerance >>> cold hardy to 15° F (-9.4° C)
. attractive lance-shaped + deer resistant year-round foliage
. fast growing + free-flowering habit >>> multi-stemmed growth to 10-15'
. easygoing eco-friendly nature >>> considered pest-free + drought tolerant
. garden versatility >>> large accent shrub + informal flowering hedges
. enduring popularity >>> choice for hot, dry climates + coastal gardening

USDA plant hardiness zones: 8b, 9, 10 - considered winter hardy to 15° F (-9.4° C)
Sunset plant hardiness zones: 8-16, 18-31 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist to dry [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained [forgiving of many soil types]

Botanical Name: Nerium oleander 'Calypso'
Plant Family: Apocynaceae - Dogbane Family
Plant Origin: Mediterranean Region + North Africa + Asia
a.k.a: Rosebay, Rose Laurel
Notes: Caution - all plant parts of Oleander are considered toxic if ingested.

How to grow Calypso Oleander Shrubs/Bushes:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water Oleander shrubs regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize Calypso Oleanders in early spring
. Prune in spring to maintain desired height and spread [usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around Calypso Oleander shrubs once they're established
. Grow Calypso Rose Bay in large winter-protected containers in colder climates

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