{"product_id":"nerium-oleander-red-rose-bay-10_seeds","title":"Nerium oleander Red | Rose Bay | 10_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eNerium oleander Red — Red Oleander Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll parts of this plant are poisonous to multiple species (e.g., dogs, cats, humans, horses, cattle, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eBold, timeless, and steeped in ancient symbolism, \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eNerium oleander Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flowering evergreen shrub that brings dramatic color and Mediterranean elegance wherever it grows. Revered since antiquity and planted along roads, courtyards, and palace gardens for centuries, oleander has long symbolized endurance, beauty, and resilience in hot, challenging climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eFrom late spring through fall, Red Oleander produces abundant clusters of \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"532\"\u003edeep crimson to rich ruby-red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, each bloom softly luminous against glossy, dark green, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"649\"\u003epleasantly fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in warm evening air, adding another layer of sensory appeal. In favorable climates, blooming can continue almost nonstop, making this one of the longest-flowering ornamental shrubs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eOleander has appeared in art, poetry, and architecture across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia for thousands of years. It was commonly planted along ancient Roman roads and aqueducts, admired for its ability to thrive in heat, drought, wind, and poor soils. Red-flowering forms, in particular, have been associated with passion, strength, and vitality. Even today, Nerium oleander remains a signature plant of classic coastal and desert landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Relationships\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eWhile \u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eNerium oleander is not a larval host for North American butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, it \u003cem data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eprimary larval host plant for the Oleander Hawk-moth\u003c\/strong\u003e (Daphnis nerii), a spectacular moth species found in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and occasionally observed elsewhere. The flowers are visited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003ebees, butterflies, and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e for nectar, particularly in warm climates where flowering is prolonged. The dense evergreen structure can also provide shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eGrowing Character \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eRed Oleander is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003efast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for its toughness and low maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red to crimson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring 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required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eUse fresh seeds for highest germination rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eFill trays or pots with a well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eon the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e of the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003ePress seeds gently into the soil but \u003cstrong 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