NERIUM OLEANDER ROJO

Botanical Name: Nerium oleander ‘Red’
Common Names: Oleander, Red Oleander, Laurel rojo, Adelfa roja
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, rocky, and nutrient-poor substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Evergreen, lance-shaped, dark green leaves; forms dense, upright shrubs
Flowers: Bright red, funnel-shaped flowers in clusters; blooms abundantly from spring through fall
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Nerium oleander rojo is prized for its vivid red flowers and evergreen foliage, providing bold color and structure to Mediterranean, coastal, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Hedges and Privacy Screens:
With its dense growth and showy blooms, it is ideal for informal hedges and windbreaks.

Drought-Tolerant Landscapes:
Perfect for xeriscaping and sunny gardens with minimal water availability.

Benefits:

Drought and Heat Tolerant: Thrives in hot, arid climates with little supplemental irrigation.

Low Maintenance: Hardy and long-lived; requires minimal care once established.

Extended Flowering Season: Offers vibrant blooms for many months, enhancing seasonal interest.

Evergreen Structure: Provides year-round greenery and screening.

Versatile Usage: Suitable for borders, containers, or mass plantings in large spaces.

Nerium oleander rojo is a robust, sun-loving evergreen shrub that brings long-lasting color and resilience to dry, warm-climate gardens. Its intense red flowers and tough nature make it an excellent choice for sustainable, eye-catching landscaping.