Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Clusters of deep pink flowers contrast against creamy white and green variegated foliage, giving Nerium oleander ‘Twist of Pink’ a striking appearance throughout the growing season. Blooming from late spring through fall, this evergreen shrub maintains its color and structure year-round. At maturity, it reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and equally wide, forming a dense, bushy habit ideal for privacy screens, hedges, or container displays. This plant thrives in warm climates where other shrubs may struggle.
Twist of Pink Oleander tolerates salt and drought and is well-suited for coastal and arid landscapes. It is deer resistant, making it a smart choice in areas with browsing wildlife. This shrub performs well in mass plantings, as an accent, or along slopes for erosion control. It is highly adaptable, growing in various soil types and requiring minimal upkeep once established. Due to its toxic properties, it is best suited for spaces away from pets and small children.
Twist of Pink Oleander Care
For best results, plant in full sun with well-drained soil. This oleander tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Once established, it requires little supplemental watering, though occasional deep watering during extended dry periods can improve overall vigor. A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring promotes lush foliage and abundant blooms.
Prune in early spring before new growth emerges to shape the plant and remove any winter-damaged branches. Deadheading spent blooms is not necessary but can encourage additional flowering. In colder zones, container-grown plants can be overwintered indoors to protect them from frost.
Twist of Pink Oleander Spacing
For a solid hedge, space plants 6 feet apart. In mixed plantings or as individual specimens, allow at least 8 to 10 feet between shrubs to distinguish the forms of each plant. When grown in containers, choose a pot at least 18 inches in diameter to support the plant’s root system and provide stability as it matures.
Twist of Pink Oleander Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 8 to 10 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Deep Pink
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Variegated
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Twist of Pink™ Variegated Oleander
- Also Known As
- Twist of Pink Variegated Oleander
- Botanical Name
- Oleander nerium 'Planst'
- Brand
- Plant Addicts
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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