Hawaiian Flower Guide
Oleander
Learn about oleander, a tough flowering shrub that handles wind, salt and drought. In Hawaii, it adds fragrant pink, red, rose or white blooms to coastal landscapes, but all parts of the plant are poisonous.
Oleander Overview
Oleander is a sturdy shrub that can easily handle wind, salt and even a drought. It is always blooming and because of this, it is a favorite in many gardens. Its flowers emit a sweet fragrance and can be pink, rose, red or white. Oleander can grow up to 20 feet (6 m) tall. It is a poisonous plant.