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Nerium Oleander
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Nerium Oleander is the Mediterranean shrub that is more commonly known as oleander. It is a large evergreen shrub that produces its single or double pink flowers throughout spring, summer and into the autumn.
As oleanders grow outside in Mediterranean winters, it id not necessary to provide them with particularly high temperatures in the greenhouse or conservatory.
November
Ever shortening day’s wet and windy weather; trees shedding their leaves, all make their mark on November. Colour in the borders start to fade. Increasingly interest depends on evergreen and variegated shrubs. Structures in the form of bare trees; hedges and shapely plants begin to take over.
Shrubs: Plant new deciduous shrubs. In cold gardens, give winter protection to tender shrubs. Hardwood cuttings may still be taken.
Hedges: Plant deciduous hedges.
Roses: Prune climbing roses. Plant new plants as soon as they arrive. Cuttings can still be taken.
Perennials: Planting and division of perennials can continue. Remove any remaining weeds.
Chrysanthemums: Stools in frames should be freely ventilated, unless the weather is freezing. Keep them just moist.
Dahlias: Examine stored tubers for sign of rotting.
Biennials: Make sure that biennials do not become covered with leaves.
Bulbs: Finish planting tulips. Towards the end of the month, examine bulbs potted during September. Move those that are ready to a cold frame, green house or cool room. Keep compost just moist.
Water Plants: Keep pools clear of fallen leaves. Complete thinning of oxygenating plants. Remove dead leaves from lilies.
House Plants: Give all plants plenty of light, but remove from window ledges at night. Cease feeding, water sparingly.
Fruit: Begin winter pruning established bushes and trees (not stone fruits). Protect fruit buds from birds.
Plant Fruit tree: Late autumn while the soil may still be worked with relative ease. Is time to plant fruit trees. These may be bought either bare-rooted, as balled plants or in containers. Prepare ground beforehand and stake where necessary.
Herbs: Cover late-sown parsley and chervil with cloches or polythene tunnels. Mint roots may still be lifted and potted up for a winter supply.