Nerium Oleander

Buy the Oleander (Nerium oleander) in Dubai & UAE — a classic evergreen flowering shrub prized for its lush, leathery green leaves and abundant clusters of showy blooms in pink, red, white or pale yellow, flowering through much of the year. Excellent for hedging, screening and avenues. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Oleander in the UAE

Oleander is one of the toughest and most widely planted shrubs across the UAE, thriving in intense heat, drought and even coastal, salty conditions. It forms a dense evergreen screen or hedge, flowers generously for much of the year, and is a familiar sight along roads and avenues thanks to its hardiness and long flowering season.

Key Benefits

• Abundant clusters of showy pink, red, white or yellow flowers
• Dense evergreen foliage ideal for hedging and screening
• Outstanding heat, drought and salt tolerance
• Long flowering season for much of the year
• Popular, reliable choice for boundaries and avenues

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the most prolific flowering.
• Watering: Moderate watering; very drought tolerant once established.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy and coastal soils.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Safety: All parts of oleander are highly toxic if eaten — keep away from children and pets, avoid burning the wood, and wash hands after pruning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oleander toxic? Yes — every part of the plant is highly poisonous if ingested, so it must be sited carefully away from children and pets and handled with care.

Is it good for hedging? Yes — its dense evergreen growth makes it an excellent hedge, screen and windbreak.

How drought tolerant is it? Very — it is one of the most heat- and drought-tolerant flowering shrubs for the UAE.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.