Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier'

Also Known As

Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier' [yellow form]
Mathilde Ferrier Hardy Double Yellow Oleander
Mathilde Ferrier Oleander

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6"-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier' plant details

Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 IN - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: double flowers, fragrant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft primrose yellow, fragrant double flowers are born in relatively large clusters that open over a long period. Mathilde Ferrier or Hardy Double Yellow Oleander is an old favorite and makes an excellent container specimen as well as being hardy enough to grow throughout zone 8 and warmer regions. In mild winter climates this oleander often acts like large and vigorous growing shrub that can get large enough to be trained into a beautiful small evergreen tree. Outside of zone 9 Mathilde Ferrier, it is probably best grown in a protected location and will likely have a smaller stature. Be aware that in some winters it can get killed back to the ground, although established plants have been known to return from a winter kill and flower the same year, while Dr. Dirr mentions in his book Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs that plantings of Hardy Yellow were "killed to the ground" in the winters of 2006-07 and 2008-09.