Little Red Oleander

The Little Red Oleander (Nerium oleander 'Little Red') is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red flowers and drought tolerance. This dwarf variety of oleander is perfect for smaller landscapes, container gardens, and low hedges while still providing the same heat, salt, and drought resistance as larger oleanders.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Dark green, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that stay evergreen year-round.
• Flowers: Bright red, trumpet-shaped blooms appear spring through fall with a light fragrance.
• Size: Grows 4-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, making it smaller than traditional oleander varieties.
• Growth Habit: Compact, dense, and rounded.
• Light Needs: Prefers full sun, though it can tolerate some light shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; highly drought-tolerant once established.
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-11, thriving in warm, coastal, and dry climates.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Low to moderate; water deeply but infrequently once established.
• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape; can be cut back harder in late winter if needed.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for lush growth and abundant blooms.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally, pest-free, though it may attract aphids in humid conditions.

Uses & Benefits:

• Hedges & Borders: Works well as a low-growing hedge or border plant.
• Containers & Small Gardens: Compact size makes it perfect for pots and patios.
• Drought & Salt Tolerance: Ideal for coastal landscapes and xeriscaping.
• Deer & Pest Resistant: Not attractive to deer and highly resistant to pests.

Shipping:

Shipping live plants sometimes has its challenges when dealing with inclement weather but we strive to have every single order shipped out on their scheduled shipping date. Most orders will be scheduled to ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. Because a plant needs TLC we only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren’t stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.

When to Ship:

We can ship out plants at anytime of the year pruned or not pruned, cold or not cold. Each plant’s durabilty is different so we recommend having them shipped in their designated season but we will still ship your plant to you earlier if you choose so.

Returns:

Because plants are perishable they cannot be returned without prior permission. We work hard to ensure all plants arrive healthy, but on rare occasions issues with the plant health upon delivery do arise.

Every single shipped plant is healthy upon departing our facility but if a plant is received in poor health contact us immediately so that we can assess the problem and work on saving the plant. We will first need a photo of the plant to start a claim. If we determine your plant cannot be recovered we will send you a replacement immediately. If notified of the plants health within 4 days we will send a replacement 100% free of charge.

If you determine the plant not to be healthy 4 days after delivery you can contact us and we will issue a 50% store credit.

30 days after delivery we cannot be held responsible for the current health of the plant.

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