The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

You will be able to determine when to plant oleander by reviewing the USDA zone info for Huntington Beach.

Planting Calendar for Oleander

Frost tolerance for oleander:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since oleander require warm weather you have to wait until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant oleander in Huntington Beach is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant oleander and expect a good harvest is probably September. If you wait any later than that and your oleander may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your oleander indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Huntington Beach. You should expect an average low temperature of 35°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Huntington Beach is just an average and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Huntington Beach last frost occurs after January 31 be ready to cover your oleander if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Huntington Beach

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	35°F
Highest Expected Low	40°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 35°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 40°F.

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