There are several hundred varieties of oleander worldwide - how many exactly, probably no one knows. The popular ornamental shrub blooms in many colors, there are mainly pink and red, but also yellow and white varieties. Only blue-flowering oleanders have not yet been able to be bred.
Which oleander varieties are there?
There are hundreds of oleander varieties with single, double or double flowers in colors such as pink, yellow, white and red. Popular varieties include Belle Helene (pink), Luteum Plenum (yellow), Mont Blanc (white) and Papa Gambetta (red). Blue oleanders have not yet been bred.
Single, double or double flowers?
The different types of oleander are primarily distinguished by the shape and color of their flowers. There are single, double and double flowers. The varieties with simple flowers are considered particularly robust; they are usually less sensitive to rain and also more robust to frost. However, the double-flowering oleanders often have a strong scent.
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 | Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Helene | simple, strong pink | very robust continuous bloomer |
| Cavalaire | filled, deep pink | strong growth |
| Emilie | simple, light pink | very robust, strong-growing, old variety |
| Emma | filled, strong pink | dwarf |
| La Fontaine | double, soft pink | frostproof |
| Louis Pouget | double, light pink | very vigorous growth |
| Nana Rosso | simple, dark salmon pink | dwarf |
| Pink Beauty | simple, pink | strong, he althy |
| Roseum Plenum | filled, strong apricot pink | very large flowers |
| Soeur Elisabeth | double, strong pink | uncomplicated |
| Villa Romaine | simple, light pink | very robust |
Particularly delicate: yellow and white blooming oleander
There are very few yellow oleanders in particular, which is why they particularly stand out. White-flowering oleanders also have a very distinctive effect, especially in combination with the dark green foliage.
| Variety | Flower shape/color | Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Luteum Plenum | filled, yellow | only double flowering yellow variety |
| Angiolo Pucci | simple, light yellow | very weakly growing, large flowers |
| Isle of Capri | simple, yellow | very robust continuous bloomer |
| Marie Gambetta | simple, yellow | beautiful, yet sensitive variety |
| Souvenir of the Iles Canaries | simple, yellow | beautiful, yet sensitive variety |
| Mont Blanc | filled, white | very intense scent |
| Soeur Agnes | simple, white | robust permanent bloomer |
| Album Plenum | 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 especially find what they are looking for in these distinctive red-flowering varieties.
| Variety | Flower shape/color | Special features |
|---|---|---|
| Papa Gambetta | simple, strong orange red | very compact, stays rather small |
| Hardy Red | simple, purple | robust and he althy |
| General Pershing | double, strong red | very large flowers |
| Geant des Batailles | filled, bright red | strongly fragrant, old variety |
| Emile Sahut | simple, dark red | very dark flower color, continuous bloomer |
| Framboise | simple, raspberry red | strong scent |
Tip
If you are looking for a suitable oleander for your balcony, it is best to choose one of the weak or dwarf varieties. ‘Papa Gambetta’ is particularly recommended.