Growing Cold-Hardy Oleanders in Central Georgia

Standard oleanders die back to the ground in central Georgia winters, blooming late. The solution: plant cold-tolerant cultivars. 'Mathilde Ferrier' (yellow) has thrived unprotected in my Atlanta yard for a decade. Other reliable choices for cooler zones: 'Hardy Red', 'Sister Agnes', 'Franklin D. Roosevelt', and 'General Pershing'. Seek these out instead of generic Florida purchases.