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Variegated Oleander - Nerium oleander 'Variegated'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Variegated Oleander, Nerium oleander 'Variegated'
A hardened performer with genuine visual presence, Variegated Oleander delivers bold, gold-margined foliage and sustained seasonal bloom across some of the most demanding site conditions in Australia. At advanced sizes, it arrives with immediate structure and density, no establishment lag, no compromise on impact.
Why Variegated Oleander
Variegated Foliage: Crisp yellow and green leaf margins provide year-round contrast and visual weight independent of flowering season.
Extended Bloom Period: Produces clusters of pink to rose flowers over an extended warm-season period, adding colour to established screens and feature placements.
Heat and Drought Tolerance: Performs reliably in high-temperature, low-rainfall conditions with minimal supplemental irrigation once established.
Salt and Wind Resistance: Well-suited to exposed coastal and high-wind sites where lesser species struggle to hold form.
Evergreen Structure: Retains dense foliage year-round, maintaining screening integrity and visual presence across all seasons.
Ideal Applications
Privacy Screens and Hedgerows: Dense, fast-filling growth habit makes it a dependable choice for boundary screening on residential and commercial properties.
Specimen Feature Planting: Advanced stock commands immediate attention as a standalone feature within structured landscape compositions.
Coastal and Exposed Landscapes: Tolerates salt spray, wind exposure, and lean soils, a practical solution for challenging coastal projects.
Courtyard and Contained Planting: Performs well in large-format containers within hardscaped courtyards and terrace environments.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1.5–2m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–4m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils once established; drought tolerant
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 2–4m
Width: 2–3m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Mediterranean region and South Asia
Flower Colour: Pink, cream, or white with variegated foliage
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
