Necessary? not at all. It will just grow seed pods that will spread the plant and grow new shoots. If you want to prevent that then keep on cutting them off.
For the blooming, traditionally deadheading is known to trigger more blooming. From my own oleander, though, only a few would ever grow into seed pods, and the shrubs just kept on blooming repeatedly till it got cold.
Oleander is a beautiful shrub that blooms all summer long. Summary of key Oleander facts Name – Nerium oleander Family – Apocynceae or dogbane Type – shrub, bay Height – 3 to 10 feet (1 to 3 m) Exposure – full sun…
Although pruning is definitely a human invention, and trees can go without it to develop naturally, it presents the advantage of renewing the plant's vigor and increasing its fruit productivity. Harness your fears and reach for the shears! If you…
Preparing oleander cuttings is very easy to do, and you'll be able to propagate your oleander in a simple and cheap manner. Collect a stem from your shrub, place it in a vase and then in a pot with soil…