{"product_id":"dwarf-apricot-oleander-nerium-oleander-dwarf-apricot","title":"Dwarf Apricot Oleander - Nerium oleander 'Dwarf Apricot'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Apricot Oleander (\u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Apricot') is a compact, hardy evergreen that grows about 1.5m high and wide. From late spring to early autumn it carries pale blush-apricot flowers, and it is tough enough for sandy soil, drought, light frost and coastal gardens. All parts are poisonous if eaten, so keep it out of 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\u003eSoft apricot flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale blush-apricot blooms appear from late spring to early autumn, a gentler tone than the usual hot pinks and reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA compact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m it suits smaller gardens and large pots, where a full size oleander would take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in poor conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in sandy areas and poor soil, drought hardy and tolerant of light frost. It will even grow on heavy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollution tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roadside and city conditions that sulk most shrubs do not trouble it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA butterfly host.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an excellent host plant for the common crow butterfly, so expect some caterpillars among the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in groups, 1.2m apart, for a block of flowering colour. At that spacing the shrubs meet as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDense hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm gardens it makes a compact flowering hedge at the same 1.2m spacing, clipped lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for large containers. A potting mix rich with peat moss or humus is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and sandy gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal plantings and the sandy, poor soil that defeats fussier shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Apricot Oleander in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a position from full sun to part shade. It is a hardy shrub suited to most conditions and to coastal plantings, and it grows best in warm climates. It tolerates drought and light frost, so it suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter. In pots, use a mix rich with peat moss or humus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while it establishes. Once settled it is very drought hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote new growth. Wear gloves when pruning, compost the cuttings and never burn them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dwarf Apricot Oleander as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for a hedge or mass planting. The 140mm pots give a bigger plant to start with. Choose your size on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes come from our grower, and stock is not constant. When the grower has none the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is available again.\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\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-an-animal-friendly-garden\"\u003eWhich plants are risky for pets\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dwarf Apricot Oleander poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like all oleanders it is poisonous to people and animals if eaten, so it is not advised for gardens with pets or very small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m high and wide, much smaller than a standard oleander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits large pots in a sunny spot, with a mix rich in humus or peat moss and a good layer of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790860353855,"sku":"NER-OLE-DWARFA-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790860386623,"sku":"NER-OLE-DWARFA-140MM-P10","price":254.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dwarf-apricot-oleander-nerium-oleander-dwarf-apricot.jpg?v=1792209630","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dwarf-apricot-oleander-nerium-oleander-dwarf-apricot","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}