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Nerium oleander Docteur Ragioneri
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Nerium oleander 'Docteur Ragioneri' is a cultivar of Oleander that is characterised by moderate growth and a beautiful single flowering in a mix of light salmon pink and creamy yellow. It is an evergreen, not very hardy, drought-tolerant and highly floriferous shrub. Emblematic of Mediterranean gardens, it is also widely planted in coastal gardens. It will create beautiful multicoloured hedges when combined with other varieties. Elsewhere, it will thrive in a large pot on the terrace and be overwintered 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 palette of almost infinite shades, from white to pink, yellow, salmon, red, and even mauve. Blue is the only colour missing.
Nerium oleander 'Docteur Ragioneri' is a horticultural selection. It is an evergreen shrub from the Apocynaceae family. It quickly and naturally forms a bushy, branching shrub with multiple stems and a generally rounded habit. This variety will reach a height of between 2 and 3m with a spread of 2m at maturity. Its flexible branches, covered with green and then grey bark, bear long, persistent, thick, and leathery leaves that are slightly bluish-green on the upper side and lighter on the underside. They measure 10 to 15cm in length and 3cm in width. In case of intense drought, the Nerium sheds some of its leaves, mainly the older 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 flowers are composed of a tube that widens into 5 petals of salmon pink mixed with creamy yellow, edged with bright pink, and open to reveal a wide, yellow throat striped with red. They are grouped in corymbs, mainly at the terminal part 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 of a certain length bear flowers!
Resistant and generous Nerium oleander 'Docteur Ragioneri' is an excellent free-standing hedge plant by the sea, but also a beautiful specimen to plant in a warm location. Hardy down to -8/-10°C once well established, it will grow without problems in any well-drained soil and requires little maintenance. It can be used in a medium-height hedge, combined with other varieties of modest stature and different colours. For example, 'Papa Gambetta', 'Angiolo Pucci', or 'Soleil Levant'. It can also be planted in a large shrub bed, with Crape Myrtle 'Neige d'été', Photinia 'Carré Rouge', or myrtles. On the terrace, this fragrant oleander will stand out in a large pot. This cultivation method allows the shrub to be stored in a very bright, cool, but 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 wild oleander never grows far from water. Its long roots anchor deep into the ground 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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Plant the 'Docteur Ragioneri' oleander in spring, when frost is no longer a concern, in cool regions, but preferably in early autumn, in hot and dry climates. Place it in a very sunny and sheltered location, or 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. Monitor watering 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 oleander requires some precautions: the bush only flowers on young branches, but once they have reached a certain length (generally branches less than 1 year old, not too short), it is necessary not to prune the entire crown in the same year, otherwise it will be deprived of flowers for the entire season. When pruning is necessary, it should be done in early spring. When training Nerium as a standard, choose the most beautiful stem on the young plant, stake it and remove all other stems 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 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 with copper (Bordeaux mixture) if necessary 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 has a violent flavour, so bitter and acrid that few unfortunate tasters are capable of ingesting a sufficient quantity for it to become lethal, especially since they have an irresistible urge to run and wash their mouths! Most accidents come from confusion between oleander and bay laurel in cooking (the aroma of bay laurel is recognizable 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.