Name: Nerium oleander 'Hardy Red' (Hardy Red Oleander)

Average Landscape Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can reach 10 ft if unpruned; upright, bushy habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering

Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–11; may freeze back but returns from roots in Willis

Fertilization & Pruning: Low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring; prune after flowering

Detailed Description: This Hardy Red Oleander is incredibly tough with gorgeous red flowers that bloom from spring through fall! At 6 to 8 feet tall, it's perfect for screening, foundation plantings, or anywhere you need reliable color. Here in Willis, it's extremely drought tolerant once established and handles our heat beautifully. Even if it freezes back during hard winters, it bounces right back from the roots more vigorous than ever. Perfect for low-maintenance landscapes that need continuous color with virtually no care!