{"product_id":"alice-in-wonderland-oleander-nerium-oleander-alice-in-wonderland","title":"Alice in Wonderland Oleander - Nerium oleander 'Alice in Wonderland'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice in Wonderland Oleander (\u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alice in Wonderland') is a hardy, fast growing evergreen shrub that reaches 2m to 3m high and wide, with long, slender, leathery leaves and abundant five-petalled flowers. Each plant opens either dark red or pure white, and you will not know which until it blooms. Every part of an oleander is toxic if eaten, so it is not advised for gardens with pets or very small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flowering surprise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like the roses in the story that were painted the wrong colour, you find out only at flowering whether you have dark red or pure white blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, hardy growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e A woody trunk and tough leaves make it a quick, dependable shrub or small screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with exposed positions, wind, pollution and seasonal rains, and tolerates periods of drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once settled it needs very little beyond an occasional tidy after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy flowering gives a mass display, so one shrub carries a whole garden corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a row for an informal, flowering hedge or windbreak. Allow the full 2m to 3m width if you want a loose, natural effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposed and polluted sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roadsides, windy boundaries and hot, dry corners suit it well. It also tolerates seaside conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works in a large pot or beside a pool, where the evergreen foliage and bold flowers earn their keep. Remember that fallen leaves and clippings are toxic too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alice in Wonderland Oleander in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best. Shade new plants from hot sun while they establish. Once settled, it may come through an overnight frost, especially in a sheltered spot or an urban garden. It thrives in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry climates, and is marginal where frosts are hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well for the first 12 weeks, until established. After that it tolerates dry spells and seasonal rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering or in autumn, if needed, to promote new growth. Wear gloves, compost the cuttings and never burn them. Wash your hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alice in Wonderland Oleander as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with narrow leaves, and you will learn its colour when it first flowers. Shade it from strong sun for the first weeks, then plant it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock and is not always able to. If the tube reads as sold out, press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-an-animal-friendly-garden\"\u003eCreating an animal friendly garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs oleander poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All parts are toxic if eaten, including dried leaves and clippings. It is not advised for gardens with pets or very small children. Wear gloves when pruning, never burn the cuttings and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill mine be red or white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not know until it flowers. Each plant opens either dark red or pure white, so treat the colour as a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 2m apart for an informal hedge or windbreak. For a single feature shrub, allow the full 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790860190015,"sku":"NER-OLE-ALICEI-tube","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alice-in-wonderland-oleander-nerium-oleander-alice-in-wonderland.jpg?v=1792209626","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alice-in-wonderland-oleander-nerium-oleander-alice-in-wonderland","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}