Antone know anything about growing white oleander in zone 6? Looking for different plants to grow...?

or any other suggestions for Zone 6 near the beach

Antone know anything about growing white oleander in zone 6? Looking for different plants to grow...?
I live in Central Florida, but have no clue about what ZONE, nor do I really mind not knowing.





Here Oleander is prolific, and planted along highways etc.





It has its beneficial scopes but I'd never "plant" it.





It can become hugely uncontrolable, is toxic to some animals, Flowering is brief at best, and once established is a plant that you may constantly have to maintain.





As a hedge row, for privacy it can be effective as long as it's pruned appropriately.


As a means to avoid erosion, it's root system may help.





I'd be more inclined,,for instance if you are interested in a privacy effect, to go with those plants that already are assumed to be conditionally hardy, the fullness of which can be determined by a drive around. If it's just aesthetics you want, I'd stay away from Oleander.





Rev. Steven
Reply:I'm not seeing that the Oleander is hardy above zone 8. But you can use the following list to research your likes and dislikes (these ARE hardy in your zone, and some really like the beach soil and wind...)


American Beauty Berry, Roughleaf Dogwood, Red Yucca, Dwarf Wax Myrtle, Coralberry, Beach Vitex, Japanese Black Pine...





See: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/art...





See also: http://www.uri.edu/research/sustland/spl...





Happy Gardening!

azalea