5 yellow-flowered oleanders for a bright garden

Oleander 'Angiolo Pucci' - Nerium oleander

With its dense, compact habit and ivory-coloured flowering, the Oleander ‘Angiolo Pucci’ – Nerium oleander adds an elegant, bright touch to a garden or balcony. At maturity it grows up to 1.5 metres and spreads to 1 metre. Its size makes it ideal to grow in a large pot or tub. Flowering, it bears ivory-to-golden single flowers with a salmon-coloured throat, from June to September. They emit a faint fragrance. The foliage, composed of elongated, leathery and pointed leaves, is evergreen. It is dark green and grey beneath. This Mediterranean bush thrives in well-drained soil in coastal regions with mild winters, as it is not very hardy to freezing temperatures, tolerating only down to about -8 to -10°C. Nevertheless, it can be grown in a pot in cold regions, where it can be moved indoors or protected from frost. Easy to maintain, it prefers well-drained soil, sun, and frequent watering during flowering.

In a garden, use it as a low hedge or in a small border. It is also perfect for brightening a balcony, planted in a large pot. Pair it with other Mediterranean plants such as lavender or myrtle to create an atmosphere that recalls holidays in the south.

Oleander "Luteum Plenum" - Nerium oleander

The oleander ‘Luteum Plenum’ – Nerium oleander is appreciated for its large, very double—sometimes triple—flowers with yellow petals and a golden heart. Measuring 6 cm in diameter, the flowers are slightly crumpled and appear in summer, from June to September, set against a backdrop of green foliage that highlights them. Another advantage: the flowers are fragrant. The shrub offers a bushy, ramified silhouette of 3 metres high by 2.5 metres wide when it reaches its adult size. Like other oleanders, this Mediterranean plant prefers well-drained soil, resists drought and coastal salt spray. The only drawback is its low hardiness. In the ground, it is grown in mild, sunny climates, and in a pot, it can be grown in cooler regions, provided it is protected from frost. It withstands winter temperatures down to -6.5°C.

In a garden, enjoy the fragrance of the double flowers of this bush by planting it near a path or on a terrace. You can also plant it as a hedge, paired with other yellow-flowered oleanders as listed in this article.

Yellow Oleander - Nerium oleander

Pastel-colour enthusiasts will no doubt be drawn to Oleander – Nerium oleander Yellow. Grows to 3 metres tall by 2.5 metres wide, this bush offers single flowers in pastel yellow or pale yellow. Slightly scented, they bloom from June to October, provided the bush is well-watered during the flowering period. The dark green foliage, with the lighter underside, is evergreen. Relatively hardy, like other varieties, regarding soil type, it nevertheless needs well-drained soil and a sunny spot. Hardy down to -6.5°C, it can be grown in a pot in regions with cold winters to protect it from frost, which it fears.

In a garden, pair this oleander with other varieties with flowers of different colours: white such as the Oleander White Nerium oleander, salmon such as the Oleander – Nerium oleander Salmon or red such as the Oleander – Nerium oleander Red Simple. You will obtain a flowering hedge with cheerful colours.

Yellow single Oleander - Nerium oleander

Yellow single-flowered oleander – Nerium oleander offers large flowers in a soft, fresh yellow, in summer, from June to October, if soil is sufficiently cool and watered during the flowering period. The flowers measure 6 cm in diameter and give off a light fragrance. Evergreen foliage is green with a paler underside. The shrub forms a bushy silhouette of 3 metres tall at maturity with a 2.5-metre spread. Easy to maintain, drought- and salt-spray resistant, it appreciates a well-drained soil and full sun. Preferring regions with a Mediterranean climate and hardy to -6.5°C, it can be grown in pots in regions where frosts occur. It will simply need to be protected with a winter veil or brought indoors.

Plant this laurel beside Mediterranean shrubs such as the lemon tree or Mexican orange blossom.

Oleander 'Marie Gambetta' - Nerium oleander

The Oleander ‘Marie Gambetta’ – Nerium oleander stands out for its large pale-yellow flowers with a dark-yellow centre, reminiscent of the colour of the flower buds. All these sunny hues give a summery, Mediterranean feel to your garden or balcony. Blue-green evergreen foliage nicely highlights these bright colours. Flowers measuring 6 cm in diameter offer a delicate fragrance and attract pollinators. Reaching 3.5 metres in height and 3.5 metres in width, this oleander easily fits into a border or hedge or can be planted as a specimen on a lawn. It shares the same qualities as other oleander varieties: drought and salt spray resistance and sensitivity to frosts from -5°C. It is planted in well-drained soil and in full sun.

Pair it with Lantana camara ‘Evita Red imp.’ or ‘Chapel Hill Yellow’ (orange-yellow), or with Perovskia for a soft, harmonious pairing.

To learn more about growing oleander, see our care sheet dedicated to planting and maintaining oleander.