Oleanders can definitely bloom at that height! Im looking forward to seeing some bloom pics soon! My oleanders are all starting to bloom now. The one that stayed outside actually is blooming earlier than the one I kept inside!
Glad to hear that your butia is recovering! My 3 year old butia just doesnt grow. I would get rid of it if it didnt fill up the spot its in so well. I did plant another butia in more sun so maybe that one will grow better!
Good luck!
-Alex

Glad to hear that your butia is recovering. I just planted one of mine this spring so well see how it does this time next year.

Thanks Chad, just remember we have to cover it during the winter. Mine must of had some damage but continues to grow:)

Hi Alex, I have to post some pics soon. I am surprised the oleander has a bud. Its tiny now. Did you leave your oleander in the ground? The garden is bursting with all this heat and my watering. Its 96* currently. The bougenvilla I brought back from florida is putting on a show in all this heat.

Hi greg, yest I did leave my oleander in the ground. I protected it the same way I protected all my palms and it had no damage! It opened up even more flowers today!
Good luck with yours!

I think I may try that one year. Good tip, never thought oleander could survived sheltered in zone 7a. It makes sense though because they are pretty cold hardy up to VB.

Hi Greg. I took a pic of my oleander in bloom. Here it is!

Here it is coming out of the winter. It was a little too big for its protection so it got a bit bent up, but it grew out of it very quickly! I really love the look of oleanders because they look good in dry climates, and wet climates too!

Post some pics of your oleander when it blooms! I think you should really try some oleanders in the ground. Mine isnt a cold hardy cultivator, but some of the most cold hardy might not need any protection (but some of them bloom less).
-Alex

Brooklyngreg, I've seen oleander winter over unprotected in gardens in Rehoboth Beach for years.

Hello Everyone...

Hey Greg...

Congratulations on the Oleander...cant wait to see pictures!!!

I just saw this post...im so happy about the soon to be bloom..how is it looking now?

Take care everyone...

Laura in VB

Hi Laura,

It is coming along, progress slowed a bit because we switched from summer heat to a cool 68 the last 2-3 days. I can see the pink emerging! Interesting, it is sending up a single bud for its first flower.

Hi Alex, thanks for the photo:)... your oleander is stunning - I love it too - its so warm weather looking. When mine blooms I'll get my camera ready:) Pink to red are the best colors. Is there a yellow?
Hi Wetsuiter - that is good information to know - it helps me gauge what to try here in Brooklyn. If you get there - take some photos.

Thanks Greg. There is a yellow oleander (possibly several). The one I know of is hardy Double Yellow. Apparently it isnt a fantastic bloomer and itc cold tolerance could be better.
I also love pink and red oleanders. They really look nice! I like white too and I just got one so I now have all of my favorite oleanders in my yard!
-Alex

Hi Alex,

They must look great. When the yellow blooms post a shot. I tried white and it just got lost in the array of black and white in the city. I found the red-pinks stand out in this location better. I have limited space to work with:)