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Nerium oleander Commandant Barthélemy - Rose Bay
Nerium oleander Commandant Barthélemy - Rose Bay
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The 'Commandant Barthelemy' Oleander is a vigorous evergreen Mediterranean bush prized for its highly fragrant, double, red to pink flowers. This variety is extensively planted in mild coastal areas, especially as a large hedge. The bush is capable of blooming continuously throughout the summer if the soil does not dry out too much. It is undemanding and easy to grow in any well-drained soil, resistant to sea spray as well as drought. Planting it in the ground is only recommended in regions spared from severe frost. Elsewhere, grow it in a large pot to overwinter like a citrus tree.
The numerous cultivars of oleander available on the horticultural market are mostly hybrids between Nerium oleander subsp. oleander, which is native to the Mediterranean region, and Nerium oleander subsp. indicum, which is highly fragrant and widespread from Iran to China. Their flowers are single, double, or even triple, and come in a nearly infinite range of colours, from white to pink, yellow, salmon, red, and even mauve. Only blue is absent.
Nerium oleander 'Commandant Barthelemy' is a horticultural selection sometimes marketed under the name 'Géant des Batailles'. It is an evergreen bush of the apocynaceae family. It quickly and naturally forms a bushy, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub, with branches near the base and a generally rounded shape. This vigorous variety will reach an average height of 3.50m with a spread of 3m at maturity. Its flexible branches, covered with green then grey bark, bear long, persistent, thick, and leathery leaves, with a slightly bluish-green colour on the upper side and a lighter colour on the underside. They measure 10 to 15 cm long and 3 cm wide. In intense drought, the Nerium sheds some of its leaves, the oldest ones located at the base of the stems. Depending on the climate and soil dryness, flowering occurs in spring and early summer, then again from late summer to autumn or from July to October without interruption. The double flowers are composed of a tube that opens into light red petals, randomly streaked with white. They are gathered in pleasantly fragrant corymbs, mainly at the end of 1 or 2-year-old branches. This nectar-rich flowering is followed by long reddish pods that burst open when ripe, releasing a multitude of small seeds with a cluster of white bristles, dispersed by the wind. Be careful not to prune the oleander too severely: only stems that have reached a certain length bear flowers!
Nerium oleander is a resilient and generous plant, an excellent hedge plant by the seaside, but also a magnificent specimen to be planted alone in a hot location. Hardy down to -8/-10°C once well established, the 'Commandant Barthelemy' variety will grow without any problem in any well-drained soil. It can be used as a hedge, by regularly pruning it, combined with other evergreen shrubs such as Viburnum tinus, Photinia 'Carré Rouge', myrtles, Pittosporum tobira, and Phyllirea angustifolia 'Green Up'. In mild climates, it can be trained as a small tree by selecting the best stem and allowing it to branch out at a height of 1.50m or 2m from the ground. The resulting specimens are particularly ornamental but require a very mild winter that will not cause them to die back to the ground. On the terrace, this fragrant oleander will thrive in a large pot. This method allows the bush to be stored in a very bright, cool, frost-free location in colder regions.
The genus name, Nerium, is believed to come from its ancient Greek name, Nerion, derived from Nereus, a sea god in Greek mythology. Another interpretation links Nerium to neros, which means moist in Greek. The underlying liquid element in both interpretations is probably explained by the fact that the wild oleander never grows far from water. Its long roots anchor deeply in the soil to draw in moisture, even on the slopes of gorges or in the beds of dried-up rivers. As proof of its incredible drought resistance, in arid regions such as the Negev in Israel or the southern Anti-Atlas in Morocco, Nerium oleander is one of the few shrubs, along with Acacia and Retama (a type of broom), capable of withstanding the desert, anchored in the walls of ravines.
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It is best to plant the 'Commandant Barthelemy' oleander in spring, when there is no longer any risk of frost, in cool regions, but preferably in early autumn, in hot and dry climates. Plant it in a very sunny and sheltered position, or in partial shade in hot climates, in deep, well-drained soil, even limestone and even subject to brackish water seepage. If it grows in shade, it will be much less floriferous and its habit will become more sprawling and less dense. While it is very resistant to drought and can tolerate arid conditions, it will only reach its full potential and flower abundantly in soil that is sufficiently moist at depth. It is highly resistant to sea spray. Water if necessary during the first two summers. It will appreciate a compost addition and a thick layer of dead leaves, especially during the first two winters in regions on the edge of hardiness. Water at the base of the plant, never on the foliage.
Pruning the oleander requires some care as the bush only flowers on young branches, but once they have reached a certain length (generally branches less than 1-year-old and not too short), you must not prune the entire canopy in the same year, otherwise you will be deprived of flowers for the entire season. When pruning is necessary, it should be done in early spring. When training the Nerium as a standard, choose the best stem on the young plant, stake it and remove all the others at ground level. During the first few years, all secondary shoots that emerge on this 'trunk' within 1m or 1.50m of the ground should be systematically removed. The crown will then be treated according to the method described above.
Nerium is often attacked by scale insects, leading to the appearance of sooty mould on the foliage. Thin out and aerate the branches. Treat if necessary with copper (Bordeaux mixture) in spring. If the scale infestation is very severe, cut your oleander back to 10-20 cm from the ground: its ability to regenerate from the crown is significant, and the bush will regain its beautiful appearance in no time. Aphids can also settle on the flower buds.
Oleander is also famous for the toxicity of its sap; it should be noted that the sap has a violent flavour, so bitter and acrid that few who taste it are capable of ingesting a sufficient quantity for it to become lethal. Most accidents occur due to confusion between oleander and bay laurel in cooking (the aroma of bay laurel is recognisable among all), or from using the branches as skewers for kebabs...
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.