A Gallery of Neriums
text and photos by Imtraud Gotsis

From her occasional articles in The Mediterranean Garden, most of our members will be aware of Imtraud (Traude) Gotsis' garden in the western Peloponnese. As an amateur plantswoman Traude grows many exotic sub-tropical plants and trees in her mild micro-climate by the sea, yet she reserves a special affection for the common native, Nerium oleander. By selecting seedlings and cuttings and making exchanges with other enthusiasts, she has amassed a wonderful array of Oleanders of different colours and forms. Here is a small selection of them to give a taste of the beauty and variety of this plant.