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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 '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 '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 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 Gowenianum
This rare hybrid between a rhododendron and a deciduous azalea dates from before 1825. Strongly scented light purple star shaped flowers appear in early June. The leaves are usually evergreen during most winters. Height 120cm in 10 years.
Recommended for pretty scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group: Azaleodendron.
Parentage: periclymenoides or viscosum (s) X catawbiense x ponticum.
Hybridization...
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...
Camellia japonica 'Golden Anniversary'
A rare and stunning formal creamy white double camellia with a deeper centre. Best in light shade, and suitable for container growing. The perfect Golden Anniversary gift! Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Camellia oleifera hyb 'Winter's Toughie'
Image owned by and supplied by Strete Gate Camellias
(H5) Lavender pink, slightly scented, semi double flowers with fluted petals. Late Autumn/Winter flowering. Avoid full sun. Prefers semi-shade in a sheltered positon and moist acid soil. Suitable for training up a wall or trellis. Can be lightly pruned after flowering. Height and spread 175-200cm in 10 years.
C.oleifera Plain Jane x C.sasanqua...
Camellia vernalis Yuletide
Camellia ‘Yuletide’ has a profusion of rich red flowers in winter. Each crimson bloom boasts prominent golden yellow stamens in its centre, creating a vibrant festive display. Flowering from November to January, it reaches its peak around Christmas, so the perfect Christmas gift! The glossy evergreen foliage adds year round structure to the garden. Plant with ericaceous compost in borders,...
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 '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 sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
(H5) A choice 'dogwood', forming a large spreading shrub. Orange-red & yellow young shoots with white flowers in the Summer. Bright coloured stems in the Winter. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Moist acid or neutral soils.
Deciduous Azalea Apricot Surprise
(H6) Yellow to apricot-orange flowers marked with orange. Lightly fragrant and flowering late May/early June, and gives good autumn leaf colour. Prefers a position in dappled shade and moist but-well drained acidic soil. Approx 150-175cm high and wide in 10 years.• Recommended for: Fragrant flowers• Easy to grow.• Ideal position: Most garden situations/Dappled shade• Group: Deciduous...
Deciduous Azalea April Showers
Large pale yellow flowers with a deeper orange yellow centre and slight blotch. A nicely scented quality flower that is earlier than the Knaphill types, and showy in late April-May. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for early scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1965).
Bred...
Deciduous Azalea austrinum
Pretty musky fragrant yellow, apricot or orange flowers appear in April and May before the leaves open. This is a really pretty and distinctive deciduous azalea that is tall growing. Rarely for sale elsewhere. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for attractive scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations, likes some sun.
Habit: upright.
Group: Deciduous Azalea.
Subsection:...
Deciduous Azalea canadense 'album'
Dainty white flowers appearing before the lovely bluish green leaves. Flowering in April-May, it is a low plant which thrives in damp conditions. It is tough with a low upright stolloniferous habit. Height 120cm in 10 years. It prefers a fairly sunny position.
Ideal for more damp conditions, flowers earlier than most.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: damp conditions but likes some sun.
Habit: upright.
Group:...
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 Caroline de Rothschild
(H6) Large double flowers, deep rosy pink in bud, opening to cream shaded pink, with yellow in the centre. Fragrant in late May. A choice new plant raised in New Zealand by Denis Hughes, Blue Mountain Nurseries for Caroline de Rothschild of Exbury Gardens in Hampshire. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Not to be confused with the evergreen Rhododendron of the same name!
• Recommended for large...
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 Coccineum Speciosum AGM
Beautiful small orange red honeysuckle type flowers. This is a historic Ghent variety that flowers in May. Height 120 - 150cm in 10 years.
Also known as 'Coccinea Speciosa'.
Recommended for attractive flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Ghent hybrid).
Parentage: unknown
Hybridization date: pre 1900 (before 1836).
Bred by: L. Seneclause. Origin: French.
Habit: upright.
Ideal position:...
Deciduous Azalea Crosswater Red AGM
Stunning deep glowing true red flowers with contrasting stamens, flowering in late May - early June. The best red deciduous azalea which has good autumn foliage colour. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Best in light shade.Shortly after the Second World War, and with ornamental plants in short supply, Ted Millais raised hundreds of Knaphill type seedlings to start planting his garden at Crosswater Farm....
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 Ginger
A striking plant with brilliant orange flowers with golden upper petal. It flowers about a week earlier than most Exbury type azaleas, so it's lovely in starting the Exbury azalea flowering season in mid May. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Ideal for mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1947).
Bred by: Exbury. Origin:...
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 Nectarine
Picture owned by and supplied by Tomma, Schroeder Rhododendron
(H6) This Knaphill style flower starts off light red-orange in bud before opening to a rich golden yellowy orange with tinges of red on the edges in late May. Very similar to Sunte Nectarine but much richer in colour. Quite often the new bronze, red leaves will start to open at the same time as the flowers which gives a very nice contrast....
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 Hamlet
Stunning warm salmon orange flower with a striking dark reddish orange spotted flare. A Mollis type of Azalea flowering in May with good autumn colours. Height 140-160cm at 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.
Ideal for mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Mollis hybrid).
Parentage: molle subsp. japonicum X molle subsp. molle.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1931).
Bred...
Deciduous Azalea Hanger's Flame
Wonderfully bright dazzling orange flowers with a slightly more golden blotch on the upper lobes, in May-June. Later flowering than some others, and lightly scented, which is rare for an orange variety.
This was raised by Francis Hanger and was planted out by John Slocock in a collection of Hanger azaleas at Charles Hill Nurseries and code-named FH8. Here it was spotted by Ted Millais who planted...
Deciduous Azalea Helena Evelyn
We have discounted these 5l plants due to damage caused by a late frost, but will not effect plant growth.
(H6) Rich sugar pink 'Homebush' hybrid. Grows best in light dappled shade or full sun. This is a doubled flowered plant of excellent quality and a lovely shade of pink. Height 150cm in 10 years.
One of 4 lovely 'Homebush' hybrids bred by noted New Forest Azalea breeder George Hyde, who bred...
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 Irene Koster AGM
Very pretty rose pink flower with deeper markings and a yellow flare. Single flowers 65mm wide that are strongly scented appear in June. Good autumn leaf colour adds extra interest. An old favourite, and always extremely popular. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Please note: We propagate this from an original stock plant in our garden that we know is correctly named. Most plants offered for sale are...