The Pink Ice Oleander (Nerium oleander 'Pink Ice') is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its soft pink flowers and glossy green foliage. It’s a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant, making it a great choice for hedges, privacy screens, and ornamental plantings in warm climates.

Features:

• Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves that stay evergreen year-round.
• Flowers: Soft pale pink blooms appear in spring through fall, with a light fragrance.
• Size: Grows 6-12 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, but can be pruned to maintain a smaller shape.
• Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and bushy.
• Light Needs: Thrives in full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established.
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-11, thriving in warm, coastal, and dry climates.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Low to moderate; water deeply but infrequently once established.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage blooms.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally, pest-free, though it can be susceptible to aphids and scale in humid conditions.

Uses & Benefits:

• Hedges & Privacy Screens: Forms a dense, fast-growing natural barrier.
• Coastal & Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Tolerates salt, heat, and dry conditions.
• Ornamental Accent: Works well as a standalone shrub or in mixed borders.
• Deer & Pest Resistant: Unbothered by deer and most common pests.