{"id":25082,"date":"2021-07-10T21:51:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T01:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=25082"},"modified":"2023-06-20T15:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T19:51:57","slug":"fertilizing-oleander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilizing-oleander\/","title":{"rendered":"Fertilizing Oleander: Proper Care For Magnificent Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"

A balanced nutrient ratio is necessary for a splendid oleander blossom. When, how and with what to fertilize oleander correctly, you can find out here.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For a rich flowering, the oleander, as a heavy eater, needs the right amount of nutrients [Photo: j.chizhe \/ Shutterstock.com]\n

Even though Vincent van Gogh is best known for his love of painted sunflowers, the oleander ( Nerium oleander<\/em> ), also known as rose laurel, also found a place in the artist’s colorful world. No wonder, because the delicately feminine flowers still enchant hobby botanists and friends of beautiful things to this day. In order for these striking flowers to show themselves in harmonious white, yellow to pink-red tones throughout the summer, the plants do not only need warmth and sun. A sufficient supply of nutrients in the form of regular fertilizers should also be ensured for these heavy eaters, especially in bucket culture. At the same time, you should pay attention to the special needs of the oleander in terms of soil conditions.<\/p>\n

Oleanders spread a Mediterranean ambience within the local flora in the tub on the terrace and balcony, sometimes also planted in the bed. But in order for the blooms to last from mid-June to September, the plants need a lot of nutrients. So that you know how you can increase the number and size of flowers in your oleander with the right fertilization, we explain when, with what and how often you should fertilize your plants.<\/p>\n

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