{"product_id":"splendens-double-pink-oleander-nerium-oleander-splendens","title":"Splendens Double Pink Oleander - Nerium oleander 'Splendens'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSplendens Double Pink Oleander (\u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e 'Splendens') is a fast growing large shrub or small tree, 2m to 3m high and wide, covered with frilled, multi-petalled pink flowers. It is hardy, drought tolerant and easy care. All parts of an oleander are 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\u003eFrilled double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full pink blooms with many ruffled petals open in abundance, in a soft but bright shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOften flowers young.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can flower even from a small plant, so you do not have to wait long for a display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun loving, easy care and able to ride out dry spells and seasonal rains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for hard places.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles exposed sites, wind and polluted roadsides, as well as seaside gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA woody, evergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, slender, leathery leaves stay on all year, so there is a screen when the flowers are done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a row for an informal flowering screen. The shrubs will knit into a loose, 3m tall hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind, heat and pollution do not trouble it, which makes it a dependable boundary plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a big container, or beside a pool where its evergreen foliage and bright flowers add a Mediterranean feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Splendens Double Pink Oleander in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun, and shade a young plant from the hottest sun while it establishes. A settled plant may come through an overnight frost in a sheltered spot or an urban garden, so it suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well through the first 12 weeks. Established plants tolerate drought and seasonal rains, and need little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is optional. Cut back after flowering or in autumn to encourage new growth, wearing gloves, and compost the clippings rather than burning them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Splendens Double Pink Oleander as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and may flower early. Plant it in full sun once the weather is warm, and shade it from harsh sun for the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower does not always have tube stock available. When there is none, this page shows the tube as sold out, and the notify button will email you the day it is back.\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 for sunny gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening\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\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All parts of an oleander are toxic if eaten, including dried leaves and clippings. Keep it away from pets and very small children, wear gloves when pruning and wash your hands after handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt often flowers from a small size, so you may see blooms within the first season. Warm weather and full sun help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown as a small tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Left alone it forms a large shrub or small tree with a woody trunk, up to 3m high and wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790860550463,"sku":"NER-OLE-SPLEND-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/splendens-double-pink-oleander-nerium-oleander-splendens.jpg?v=1792209635","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/splendens-double-pink-oleander-nerium-oleander-splendens","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}