Single, double or double flowers?
The different types of oleander are primarily differentiated according to the shape and color of their flowers. There are single, double and double flowers. The varieties with the simple flowers are considered to be particularly robust, as these are usually less sensitive to rain and also more robust against frost. However, the double-flowering oleanders often have a strong scent.
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The most beautiful pink flowering oleanders
Pink in all shades is the typical color for oleander flowers. The variations range from delicate salmon and apricot tones to strong pink.
| variety | Flower shape / color | particularities |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Helene | simple, strong pink | very robust permanent bloomer |
| Cavalaire | double, deep pink | vigorous |
| Emilie | simple, light pink | very robust, vigorous, old variety |
| Emma | double, strong pink | dwarfed |
| La Fontaine | double, soft pink | frost-proof |
| Louis Pouget | double, light pink | very vigorous |
| Nana Rosso | simple, dark salmon pink | dwarfed |
| Pink Beauty | simple, pink | vigorous, healthy |
| Roseum plenary | filled, strong apricot pink | very large flowers |
| Soeur Elisabeth | double, strong pink | uncomplicated |
| Villa Romaine | simple, light pink | pretty tough |
Particularly delicate: yellow and white flowering oleanders
There are very few yellow oleanders in particular, which is why these stand out. White flowering oleanders also have a very special effect, especially in connection with the dark green foliage.
| variety | Flower shape / color | particularities |
|---|---|---|
| Luteum plenary | filled, yellow | only double blooming yellow variety |
| Angiolo Pucci | simple, light yellow | very slow-growing, large flowers |
| Isle of Capri | simple, yellow | very robust permanent bloomer |
| Marie Gambetta | simple, yellow | beautiful but sensitive variety |
| Souvenier des Iles Canaries | simple, yellow | beautiful but sensitive variety |
| Mont Blanc | filled, white | very intense fragrance |
| Soeur Agnes | simple, white | robust permanent bloomer |
| Album plenary | filled, white | high frost tolerance |
| Ed Barr | simple, white | very old, very robust variety |
| Jardin du Luxembourg | simple, white | very large flowers |
Red varieties have strong colors
Lovers of strong colors will find what they are looking for in these distinctive red-flowered varieties.
| variety | Flower shape / color | particularities |
|---|---|---|
| Papa Gambetta | simple, strong orange-red | very compact, remains rather small |
| Hardy Red | simple, crimson | robust and healthy |
| General Pershing | double, strong red | very large flowers |
| Geant des Batailles | filled, strong red | very fragrant, old variety |
| Emile Sahut | simple, dark red | very dark flower color, permanent bloomer |
| Framboise | simple, raspberry red | strong fragrance |
Tips
If you have a suitable Oleander for your balcony search, it is best to choose one of the weak resp. dwarf varieties. 'Papa Gambetta' is particularly recommended.