Nerium oleander 'Calypso' | Apocynaceae - Dogbane Family
a.k.a. Rose Bay

Enjoy CALYPSO OLEANDER shrubs for their...

. prolonged displays of single cherry pink late spring to fall flowers
. exceptional heat + drought + salt tolerance
. attractive lance-shaped + deer resistant year-round foliage
. fast + free-flowering habit >>> multi-stemmed rounded growth to 10-15' x 10-15'
. eco-friendly nature >>> easygoing + pestfree
. garden versatility >>> large flowering accent shrub + informal flowering hedges
. enduring popularity >>> choice for hot, dry climates [xeriscape] + coastal gardening

USDA hardiness zones: 8b, 9, 10
Sunset hardiness zones: 8, 9, 14-16 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun for best flower production [tolerates partial shade + will bloom with morning sun]
WATER: evenly moist to dry [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained

Plant/Cultivar Origin: Mediterranean Region + China

CAUTION: All plant parts of Oleander are considered toxic if ingested

Related Oleander plants: Turner's Carnival, Turner's Flirt Oleanders, Cardinal Red Oleander

How to grow Oleanders [Rose Bay] plants:
. Select a location that provides the required sunlight, water, soil and drainage needs
. Plant in protected areas away from freezing winter winds in plant's northern climate range
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize in early spring [keep away from base of plant]
. Prune in early spring to maintain desired shape and height
. Maintain a 2" mulch layer year-round to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around plants once they're established< /font>

Shipping size: Premium Three Gallon - #3 nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
Note: This plant requires a 12" x 12" x 48" box size to ship (UPS dimensional weight = 36 lbs.)