Protect from freezing temperatures?

Hibernate oleanders properly

For this reason, oleanders shouldn't be overwintered outdoors, at least not when they are Temperatures permanently below zero sink. Theoretically, the Mediterranean ornamental shrub can withstand temperatures below zero to around five degrees Celsius, although this information is not guaranteed - the actual robustness depends largely on the age of the plant, the type of its overwintering and the planter. In principle, older specimens are significantly less sensitive to cold than younger ones. Oleander can also be hardened to a certain degree by overwintering the shrub at temperatures of around five degrees Celsius - above zero, of course. Furthermore apply certain oleander varieties as less sensitive to cold than others, for example 'Villa Romaine' or 'Album Plenum'.

When is the best time to bring oleander into your home?

The general rule for oleanders is to move them to their winter quarters as late as possible and

to be taken out again as early as possible. It will be high time to clear the car when the temperatures drop permanently below about minus five degrees Celsius, possibly snowfall is predicted. As soon as the weather becomes milder again, however, you can bring the shrub back outside - leave the pot ideally in the vicinity of the winter quarters, so that the plant can quickly be moved back to the shelter if necessary can. Oleander that has been overwintered cold can go outside from around the beginning to mid-April. Specimens that but at ten degrees Celsius and more have spent the cold season, should stay in the cold protection room for another month.

Protect oleanders from freezing temperatures outdoors

It is very important to always protect oleanders from the cold outdoors. Set this up with bubble wrap or similar. ä. Wrapped planter near a house wall that emits heat, if possible on an insulating pad made of Styrofoam.