Millais Nurseries
All Plants
Acer palmatum 'Bi-Hoo'
New leaves have tints of pink as they emerge in spring, then green summer leaves turn gold to red in autumn. Handsome yellow and orange winter stems. Best in sun or light shade. Forms a small tree or large shrub 2-4 m tall in 10 years.
With the colourful winter stems, Acer palmatum 'Bi-hoo' is an eye-catching plant all year and grows to be a large shrub or very small tree in time. It is best in...
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' AGM
A strong growing, upright tree, with rich purple, palmate foliage which maintains its colour well all season. Bright red autumn colour. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' AGM
Fine lacy yellow-green leaves in spring on weeping pendulous branches. Deepens to rich emerald green foliage in summer, followed by bright burgundy red colours in autumn. Height approximately 2-4 metres in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Extravaganza'
(H5) A lovely compact form of acer! Each spring new foligae emerges a bright pinkish red before taking on a softer hue when hints of green and cream become more apparent. As the leaves age they turn a rich green with irregular creamy streaks, and then in the autumn they change once again, taking on fiery red tones to reveal ornamental reddish-green stems.
Extravaganza was bred by Dutch plant growers...
Acer palmatum 'Going Green'
(H6) Lime green leaves in spring, maturing to bright green, then turning orange and red in autumn. Green bark adds winter colour. Requires moist well drained soil in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated if soil is reliably moist. Height 400-800cm in 10 years
Acer palmatum 'Katsura' AGM
New foliage is orange coloured, and this persists on the edges of the leaves until late spring. Summer colour is bright yellow-green, followed by bright yellow and orange autumn tones. A very striking plant. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' AGM
Large slender upright shrub with bright orange yellow foliage in the spring. Similar to Katsura, but with intense long lasting spring colour. Autumn colour of bright yellow gold. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' AGM
Large seven lobed green leaves in spring and summer, developing into intense fiery scarlet-orange autumn colour, which lasts for 2-3 weeks in a good season. Considered one of the best Japanese maples for autumn display, especially when seen against a darker background. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' (Senkaki) AGM
(coral-bark maple)
Bright green foliage is edged red as it emerges. Striking coral red bark, brightest on the young growth. Autumn colour of golden yellow-apricot. A popular cultivar which is well worth growing. Forms an upright tree with an expected height of 400-600cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'
Synonyms: Acer palmatum ‘Gwen’s Rose Delight’(P/v) & Acer palmatum ‘Shirazz Dream’(H6) An eye-catching variegated acer. Deeply lobed, palmate leaves, of reddish purple with bright reddish pink margins in the spring, turning to olive green with irregular cream or pink margins in summer before becoming orange-red in autumn. An acer with an upright, spreading habit, arching...
Acer palmatum 'Starfish'
(H6) A small, upright, deciduous tree reaching approximately 150cm tall in approx. 10 years. Featuring palmate, reddish-purple leaves that are deeply divided into narrow, slightly curved, and toothed lobes, with a starfish-like appearance. In autumn, the foliage transitions to a vivid red. Producing inconspicuous purple-red flowers in spring, which are succeeded by winged fruits tinged with red.Prefers...
Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold'
(H6) A compact, slow-growing, upright tree featuring a rounded crown and attaining a mature height and spread of approximately 2 meters in 10-15 years. Seven-lobed leaves that emerge pink in spring, transition to lime green or yellow with a distinct red margin during summer and display golden yellow with orange and red hues in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers in spring, which are succeeded by red, winged...
Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' AGM
Deep purple foliage which curls downwards at the edges. Will take full sun without burning. Foliage slowly turns deep reddish green, and then a rich crimson in the autumn. A strong, fast growing small tree with an open habit. Named after the beautiful Trompenburg arboretum in Rotterdam. Expected height is 200cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'
(H5) (H5) Leaves emerge vibrant red in the spring, turning to claret and later reddish green by the summer, then to scarlet in the autumn before they are shed. Initially upright, it becomes more spreading and bushy over time, but it's still an excellent option for smaller gardens. Expected height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' AGM
Red dissected leaves which hold their colour well through the summer. The best leaf colour occurs in a sunny location. Weeping habit, vigorous when young, which forming a mound shaped plant about 3 metres high at maturity. Red autumn colour.
Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan'
New leaves appear a lovely pastel orange, turning to bright creamy yellow in summer, with red seeds that push up above the leaves. Provides a good splash of colour in the garden or containers. Hardy, with good sun tolerance. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Best in well drained acid soil.
Achillea Cloth Of Gold AGM
(H7) A tall, robust perennial reaching up to 1.8 meters in height, characterized by its divided foliage and large, flattened clusters of bright yellow flowers from Summer through to Autumn. It is well-suited for drying purposes. Likes a moist well-drained soil in full sun. Approx 200cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years
Achillea Pink Grapefruit
(H7) 'Pink Grapefruit' is a vigorous, compact perennial, with ferny leaves and clusters of flowers. The blooms have white centres and dark pink florets that fade to creamy pink from midsummer to early autumn. Likes full sun and a moist well-drained soil. Approx 100cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Achillea Terracota
(H7) This herbaceous perennial plant exhibits a tall, clump-forming growth habit with feathery, silvery grey-green foliage. It produces flat clusters of flowers ranging in colour from deep yellow to terracotta, which gradually fade to cream. These blooms appear over an extended period from June through September. Likes full sun and a moist well-drained soil. Approx 150cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Azaleodendron Ria Hardijzer
Lovely small (20mm) vivid purplish red flowers with faint spots in a compact truss of 19 to 25. This is an unusual hybrid between a rhododendron and an evergreen azalea, but it has more of an appearance and habit of an evergreen azalea, though it can look a little sparse in winter. It is worth pruning hard after flowering to keep the plant looking nice and bushy. It is hardy, but dislikes too much...
Campanula persicifolia
Image supplied and owned by Prenplants Sussex Limited
(H7) Loose spires of large, cup-shaped, lavender flowers appear on slender stems in early and mid-summer. A rosette forming perennial with narrow mid green toothed leaves. It's an ideal plant for the back of a mixed or herbaceous border, especially in partial shade. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm...
Campanula persicifolia alba
Image supplied and owned by Prenplants Sussex Limited
(H7) Loose spires of large, cup-shaped, white flowers appear on slender stems in early and mid-summer. A rosette forming perennial with narrow mid green toothed leaves. It's an ideal plant for the back of a mixed or herbaceous border, especially in partial shade. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm wide...
Cornus florida
(H5) Small tree or elegant shrub. Spectacular white bracts on erect stalks cover the spreading branches in the summer. These are followed by strawberry like edible fruit in the autumn. The leaves have beautiful artistic autumn colours of bronze and crimson. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Requires moist well drained acid soil.
Cornus kousa 'Big Apple'
Large white flowering bracts in June, followed by extremely large red edible fruits in the autumn. Dark green leathery and heavily textured leaves on a large spreading tree. Height 2-4m in 10 years. Best in full sun or partial shade.
Cornus kousa 'China Girl' AGM
The 12 litre plants sit at approximaltey 160-175cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to their height or they can be collected directly from the nursery.
A choice strong growing 'dogwood', with a profusion of lovely white flower bracts in June. Excellent autumn colours. Best in full sun. Height 2 - 4 metres in 10 years. Grow in acid or neutral soils.
Cornus mas
(H6) Small clusters of bright yellow flowers in late winter and early spring, followed by dark red glossy cherry like fruits. A tree with showy golden-yellow leaves in spring, with autumn tints. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best on acid-neutral soils.
Deciduous Azalea Anneke
Large brilliant yellow flowers with vivid yellow spotting. The flowers are 80 to 100mm wide, 9 in each truss. Another of our favourites, this is a beautifully scented cultivar raised by Denny Pratt flowering in May-June. Height 140-160cm in 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
This plant was selected as outstanding by a well-known Dutch nurseryman, Fred de Jong, and named after his daughter...
Deciduous Azalea Barselik
(H6) Prominent, funnel-shaped orange-red flowers in May. The foliage remains light green during summer and transitions to bright gold in autumn. Requires a moist but well drained acid soil. Approx 100-125cm in 10 years.
Deciduous Azalea Cannon's Double AGM
Deep pink in bud, Cannons Double opens to stunning double light apricot pink flowers with a darker reddish pink shading on the outer petals. The flowers are up to 65mm across in trusses of 7 or 8 that flower late May and early June. It has excellent autumn foliage. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Ideal for outstanding autumn foliage.
Easy to grow.
Group: Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage:...
Deciduous Azalea Chelsea Reach AGM
(H6) Very attractive shades of creamy yellow flowers, which are flushed pink, during mid-late May. A double flowered Ghent type azalea from the famous Knap Hill Nurseries, with wonderful red orange autumn foliage. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soils.
Bred by the late Donald Waterer.
Recommended for attractive flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knap Hill hybrid).
Parentage:...
Deciduous Azalea Daviesii AGM
Pink buds open creamy, and then change to white flowers, with a yellow blotch. Beautifully scented, the flowers are up to 65mm across in May - June. Tough and lower growing than most deciduous azaleas. Good autumn leaf colour adds extra interest. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for gorgeous scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Ghent hybrid).
Parentage:...
Deciduous Azalea Fireball AGM
Stunning large deep red flowers with yellow stamens flowering in May - June. This deciduous azalea has fantastic reddish foliage, especially in autumn. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for wonderful foliage.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: 'Scarlet Pimpernel' X 'Favor Major'
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1951).
Bred by: E. de Rothschild. Origin: British.
Habit:...
Deciduous Azalea flammeum
(H5) Flame coloured flowers from orange to scarlet, long staemens and style, in rounded trusses of 6-11.
Hardy and free flowering.
Flowering time: May
From Georgia and South Carolina.
Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Not suitable for cool summers
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea.
Parentage: unknown.
Habit: upright.
Ideal position: Heat and sun tolerant.
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
RHS...
Deciduous Azalea Gibraltar AGM
A stunning plant featuring flame orange flowers with a warm yellow flare and slightly frilled petals in trusses up to 65mm across. This is a very popular deciduous azalea that flowers in May-June. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for attention grabbing flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid)
Parentage: unknown
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1947).
Bred by: E. de...
Deciduous Azalea Glowing Embers
Striking vivid reddish orange flowers with a vivid orange blotch flowering in late May - early June. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. This plant does need a fairly sunny position to perform well.
Recommended for striking flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: unknown
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1958).
Bred by: E. de Rothschild. Origin: British.
Habit: upright.
Ideal...
Deciduous Azalea Golden Eagle AGM
A very pretty flower 65 - 75mm across in a domed truss of 10 to 12 flowers that is a strong reddish orange with orange yellow mid-rib and a prominent vivid orange blotch. Flowering in May-June with good bright glossy green leaves. Good autumn leaf colour adds extra interest. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Ideal for mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage:...
Deciduous Azalea Golden Sunset AGM
Lovely orange red buds open to light yellow flowers that are tinged orange, with an orange flare in the throat. Large flowers up to 65mm across in a truss of 30 flowers, appearing in late May. This plant has light green foliage slightly tinged bronze with good autumn colours. Best in a sunny position with light shade. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Raised by Exbury and sold to Waterer's Nursery who introduced...
Deciduous Azalea Homebush AGM
Extremely attractive double deep carmine pink flowers in a ball-shaped pompom-like truss 30mm across. Flowering May - June this deciduous azalea has good autumn colour. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for attractive flowers and autumn leaf colour.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage: unknown
Hybridization date: pre 1950...
Deciduous Azalea Ilam Melford Lemon
Strong golden yellow flowers with a buttery golden flare, which contrasts with reddish new foliage. Long lasting scented flowers in May - June and superb red autumn foliage. the flowers are large up to 85mm across, 10 to 12 per truss. Bred in New Zealand. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for stunning scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage:...
Deciduous Azalea Imago
Lovely deep yellow double flowers, tinged purplish red flowering in late May. One of Donald Waterer's later hybrids but still rare. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Recommended gorgeous flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1959).
Bred by: Waterer (Bagshot). Origin: British.
Habit: compact.
Ideal position: Most sunny garden...
Deciduous Azalea Jock Brydon AGM
Striking pinky white flowers with a bold speckled reddish orange blotch and wavy ruffled edges. A stunning occidentale hybrid with a good scent in May and June. This is vigorous as a young plant with arching branches. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for striking scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Occidentale hybrid).
Parentage: molle subsp. molle X occidentale.
Hybridization...
Deciduous Azalea Juniduft
Image supplied and owned by H. Hachmann https://www.hachmann.de/
(H6) Sweetly scented stunning two tone pale pink funnel shaped flowers, that have a wonderful yellow spotted upper lobe, appear in late May early June. The new growth come through bronze in colour and turns deep green as the season progresses. Height 125-150cm in ten years.
• Recommended for: Gorgeous scented flowers.• Easy...
Deciduous Azalea Klondyke AGM
Red orange in bud opening to one of the best bright golden yellow flowers in May - June. This fine deciduous azalea has coppery red new growth and good autumn colour. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for one of the best yellow flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: unknown
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1947).
Bred...
Deciduous Azalea Nicholas de Rothschild
(H5) A wonderful bicoloured double flower, which is red in tight bud, opening through deep pink to deep golden yellow, turning to soft pink and apricot as they mature. May. Deep green foliage turns fiery red in autumn before falling. Height 125-150cm in 10 years with an upright habit.
This combination makes for a kaleidoscope of colour through the spring. Altogether a great shrub for punctuating...
Deciduous Azalea Northern Hi Lights
Yellow buds open in May to beautiful creamy white scented flowers with a prominent bright yellow upper lobe giving a two tone effect. Gorgeous autumn colours. Bred at the University of Minnesota in North America, so it is exceptionally hardy. Height 120 - 150cm in 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for beautiful scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Northern...
Deciduous Azalea Persil AGM
Stunning large pure white flowers with a prominent deep yellow flare in the throat. Flowering in mid-late May this is one of our favourites. A striking Knaphill azalea. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (before 1926).
Bred by: Waterer (Knap Hill). Origin: British.
Habit: upright.
Ideal position:...
Deciduous Azalea Royal Command
Attractive vivid reddish-orange flowers fading to yellow in full sun. Flowering in May - June, this deciduous azalea has good autumn leaf colour and a bushy habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Ideal for mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1958).
Bred by: Exbury. Origin: British.
Habit: upright.
Ideal position:...
Deciduous Azalea Rumba
(H6) This deciduous azalea has bright vivid orange flowers which start to open in May and continue well into June helping to extend the flowering season for the orange deciduous azaleas.The new leaves emerge green with a red hue around the margins before turning golden orange and crimson red in the autumn months. This plant grows to be around 1.5m high and 1.2m wide and prefers to be in a sunny spot.
•...