- **Type**: Evergreen shrub (or small tree with training)

- **Height**: 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters); can reach 15 feet (4.5 meters) if unpruned

- **Width**: 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters)

- **Growth Habit**: Upright, bushy, multi-stemmed; dense and rounded with pruning

- **Foliage**:

- Narrow, lance-shaped leaves, 4 to 6 inches long (10 to 15 cm), about 1 inch wide (2.5 cm)

- Glossy, dark green, leathery texture

- Evergreen, providing year-round color

- **Flowers**:

- Clusters of single, vibrant hot-pink to deep pink blooms

- 2 to 3 inches across (5 to 7.5 cm), five-petaled, funnel-shaped

- Bloom season: Late spring to fall (May to October), peaks in summer

- Sweetly fragrant, attracts bees and butterflies

- **Fruit**:

- Long, slender pods, 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm), containing fuzzy seeds

- Not ornamentally significant; rarely produced in some settings

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates partial shade (4-6 hours)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained; highly adaptable to sandy, loamy, or poor soils

- Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5); tolerates salt

- **Watering**: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established, water regularly during first year

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 8 to 11 (10°F or -12°C; may regrow from roots in Zone 8 after dieback)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators; deer-resistant; highly toxic to humans, pets, and livestock (all parts)

- **Care**:

- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape or remove dead wood; wear gloves (sap irritates skin)

- Fertilize sparingly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- May attract oleander aphids, scale, or spider mites

- Susceptible to oleander leaf scorch (bacterial disease) in some regions

- **Uses**: Hedges, screens, specimen plant, containers, or coastal gardens

- **Growth Rate**: Fast; can grow 1 to 2 feet per year under good conditions

- **Special Features**:

- ‘Calypso’ is a vigorous cultivar known for its bold, single pink flowers

- Heat, drought, and salt tolerant, ideal for Mediterranean or arid climates

- Toxicity requires caution (ingestion can be fatal); historically used as a poison

The Calypso Pink Oleander Bush’s vivid pink blooms and tough, evergreen foliage make it a standout, low-maintenance option for sunny, dry landscapes or containers, thriving in tough conditions with a splash of tropical flair. Handle with care due to its toxicity! Let me know if you’d like more care tips or design ideas!