Q. For the past couple of years my oleanders have
suffered severe frost damage and slow to recover in the spring. They are all
mature plants. While I was trimming the
dead leaves recently, I noticed that the oleanders with red flowers had less
damage and were recovering more quickly than the others that have pink flowers.
Is this unique to my yard, or have you heard of this from other gardeners? I’m
considering removing the ones with pink flowers because they look ratty for so
long and not earning their keep.
A. The different colors of oleander represent different
varieties. And yes, they have different tolerances to cold.
varieties. And yes, they have different tolerances to cold.
If you
are not having luck with one variety, take it out and replace it. The most cold
tolerant seem to be the red ones and white ones. I am not saying not to plant
other colors or varieties but if you want a sure thing with no cold damage stay
with white or red types.
are not having luck with one variety, take it out and replace it. The most cold
tolerant seem to be the red ones and white ones. I am not saying not to plant
other colors or varieties but if you want a sure thing with no cold damage stay
with white or red types.
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