| Nerium oleander 'Calypso' | |
| Oleander Calypso | |
| Also known as Oleander, the Nerium Calypso has attractive hot pink flowers all summer. Heat, drought and salt tolerant. Full sun - may need winter protection. Prefers well drained to xeric soils. Please note, this plant can be toxic if ingested. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Nerium oleander 'Calypso' Common Name: Oleander Calypso Features: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant Bloom Time: Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 10 - 12 feet Zone 8 - 11 | |
| Attractive hedge, border, or accent plant | |
| Large-leaved types should be selectively thinned. Small-leaved types, | |
| May to September | |
| Waxy flowers | |
| 4'x4' | |
| 4-5' | |
| Dense, erect, dwarf flowering shrub | |
| Medium | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| Average warmth - minimum 45* in winter | |
| 30 to 40 deg. F | |
| Do not mist leaves | |
| Water liberally from spring to fall, but less in winter | |
| Thick glossy dark green foliage |