Yep, got two of'em. One has been here for two winters now, the other is just coming out of its first winter here. The one thats been here for longer is a pink, and it has done great. Stays evergreen all winter without protection. Its about four and a half feet tall and blooms profusely in the summer. The second one is a red and is about the same height as the pink. Even though I have been told that the red one should be more cold hardy, it doesnt seem to be fairing as well. Its a little sad looking right now, but seems to be hanging on pretty well.

Doug

When I lived in Houston, we had a winter with temps in the teens, and that was enough to kill young Oleanders. A lot of crash barrier big oleanders bit the dust that winter, as well.

Doug: Do you leave them outside here? I lifted mine and it's struggling. I think it's still alive (I hope) and will move it outside tomorrow if that would help. It's a deep pink.

Yep, Im weird like that. I like to see what I can get to grow in the ground here that the "experts" say wont grow. Ive got two of 'em in the ground, so far so good.

You'd be surprised what we have got to live in our garden that is rated zone 8 and above. We even have a Gloriosa vine that will be here for the fourth year this spring.

Doug