{"product_id":"nerium-oleander-dwarf-pink","title":"Nerium oleander 'Dwarf Pink'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Pink Oleander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf Pink'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean region and northern Africa (oases, creek beds and wadis)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen dwarf shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerium oleander 'Dwarf Pink' is a hardy, resilient evergreen dwarf shrub that delivers a generous flush of soft pink blooms from late spring through to early autumn — all with minimal fuss. At a manageable 1.5 m tall and wide, it brings the bold, free-flowering character of the full-size oleander into smaller gardens, courtyard planters, low hedges and coastal borders. A Mediterranean tough-nut by nature, it thrives in South Australia's hot, dry summers and calcareous soils, shrugging off drought, salt-laden winds and neglect with equal ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast; 20–35 cm per year; dense, bushy and self-branching with a naturally rounded, compact habit that requires little shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, slender, leathery dark-green leaves arranged in whorls of three; retained year-round; foliage provides an attractive fine-textured backdrop between flushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft mid-pink, five-petalled, open star-shaped blooms borne in terminal clusters; non-fragrant; flowers prolifically from late spring through summer and into early autumn (approximately November – April in SA), giving months of continuous colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round evergreen structure; peak floral display in summer when many other shrubs are dormant — invaluable for maintaining colour in a hot SA garden through January and February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent host plant for the common crow butterfly (Euploea core), whose caterpillars feed on the foliage; clusters of open flowers also attract bees and general pollinators during the long flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established); heat-tolerant (handles 40 °C+ Adelaide summers); coastal-tolerant (salt spray and sandy soils); wind-tolerant; tolerates light frost (down to approximately −2 °C once established, best in sheltered or urban positions); tolerates poor, alkaline and clay-loam soils; air-pollution tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low informal hedge or mass display: space 1.0–1.2 m apart (83–100 plants per 100 m of row); tight low hedge or border edging: space 80 cm apart (125 plants per 100 m of row); pot\/courtyard specimen: one plant per large container (minimum 45 cm diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e TOXIC — all parts of the plant (leaves, stems, flowers, sap) are poisonous to dogs, cats, horses and humans if ingested. Do not plant in gardens regularly accessed by pets or young children who may chew foliage. Wear gloves when pruning and dispose of clippings in the compost bin — never burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred for maximum flowering and compact form; tolerates part shade (3–4 hours direct sun) but flowering will be reduced and habit slightly looser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely adaptable — performs well in free-draining sandy soils, loam, clay-loam and alkaline soils typical of Adelaide's metropolitan and coastal zones; improve heavy clay with gypsum and composted organic matter at planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment (first 12–16 weeks): water 2–3 times per week, keeping the root zone consistently moist while the plant anchors; apply a 75 mm layer of mulch to conserve moisture. Established plants: summer — water deeply once every 10–14 days during prolonged heat waves and dry spells; winter — rainfall is generally sufficient in Adelaide; supplement only during dry winter spells (once every 3–4 weeks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance. Prune lightly after the main flowering flush (late autumn) to maintain shape and encourage the next season's growth — cut stems back by up to one-third. Every 3–4 years, rejuvenate by cutting select older stems hard to 15–20 cm from the base. Always wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning; compost clippings, do not burn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lived; 20–40+ years in a suitable position with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for all South Australian Mediterranean and semi-arid climate zones — Adelaide metropolitan, northern suburbs, the Barossa and Clare Valleys, Fleurieu Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula; performs well in coastal SA (Eyre Peninsula, Gulf coasts) and low-altitude Hills face zone; marginal in Adelaide Hills above 400 m altitude due to heavier frost risk (provide a sheltered microclimate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable across a wide range; performs best at pH 6.0–8.0 (acid to moderately alkaline); tolerates the naturally alkaline soils (pH 7.5–8.5) common across metropolitan Adelaide and coastal SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow boundary hedge or screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80 cm apart along a fence line or property boundary for a dense, colourful 1.5 m hedge that provides privacy and a summer-long floral display without the bulk of a full-size oleander — ideal for narrow suburban side passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise mass planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three to five plants at 1.0–1.2 m spacing in a sunny border or median strip for a bold, self-sustaining carpet of pink that performs brilliantly through Adelaide's dry summers with minimal irrigation once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard and alfresco container planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in a large glazed pot (45–60 cm diameter) creates a long-flowering, evergreen focal point on a sun-drenched patio, balcony or rooftop garden — choose a free-draining potting mix and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want season-long pink flowers, year-round greenery and near-zero-fuss maintenance in the South Australian heat, Dwarf Pink Oleander is the answer. It laughs at our scorching summers, coastal salt winds, and bone-dry alkaline soils — and still comes back every season loaded with cheerful blooms that butterflies adore. At just 1.5 m, it fits the spaces where its full-size cousins simply can't go, yet it delivers all of that legendary oleander resilience in a garden-friendly package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":51000785895676,"sku":"NERI-OLEA-DWAR-PINK-5LPOT","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/nerium-oleander-dwarf-pink-5L-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1787306936","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/nerium-oleander-dwarf-pink","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}