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Another plant ID

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ApplePippa · 27/05/2023 12:30

Can anyone identify this shrub for me?

It was here when we moved into our house two and a half years ago. I love it, but it could do with a bit of trimming back and it's getting quite leggy. It has lovely clusters of deep pink flowers in July/August, so I won't be doing anything to it until after then, but I would like to know what it is first. My keen gardener next door neighbour hasn't got a clue what it is!

Another plant ID
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efeslight · 27/05/2023 12:35

Think it is an Oleander. They like the warmth but dont know much about them

CC4712 · 27/05/2023 12:38

Looks like oleander. Be VERY careful and always wear gloves if you trim in. It produces a white sap and its highly toxic. Also- never burn the off cuts because the fumes are toxic too!

ApplePippa · 27/05/2023 12:48

@CC4712 @efeslight thank you both very much - I've just been googling images of oleander and that's definitely what it is. Will proceed with caution!

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Pinkywoo · 27/05/2023 13:40

Definitely oleander, every single part is toxic (but pretty!).

ApplePippa · 27/05/2023 13:48

@Pinkywoo I'm very glad I asked here before I started hacking at it. I had no idea it was so toxic. Last summer I was cutting flowers off it and putting them in vases with my sweet peas - won't be doing that this year!

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