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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 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.
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Deciduous Azalea Satan AGM
Wickedly dark red in bud, opening to large deep orange-red flowers in late May and early June. A good mildew resistant plant raised by the old Waterer Nurseries at Knaphill, and introduced by W C Slocock Ltd. This variety makes a real statement and is a must for any garden. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for stunning flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage:...
Deciduous Azalea schlippenbachii
Deep pink in bud, opening to beautiful pink saucer-shaped flowers in April-May, followed by good Autumn colour. An outstanding deciduous azalea from Korea which needs a sheltered site especially when young. Sometimes it is lightly fragrant. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
The name schlippenbachii is derived from Baron von Schlippenbach, a Russian officer who collected the species in 1854.
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Deciduous Azalea Silver Slipper AGM
Pink buds open to large white flowers with a prominent yellow orange flare in May - June. A stunning deciduous azalea that has good coppery autumn colour. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Prefers a fairly sunny position.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: unknown
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1948).
Bred by: Exbury. Origin: British.
Habit: compact.
Ideal position:...
Deciduous Azalea Snow's Head
(H6) Almost pure white star shaped double flowers, forming large white balls of sweetly scented flowers in early May. Each flower is between 35 – 45mm and all the stamens are petaloid, adding more floral impact. This plant has lush bright green foliage and a broadly upright habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.A stunning plant bred and registered in Germany by top rhododendron breeder Holger Hachmann...
Deciduous Azalea Soft Lights
(H6) Rich pink in bud, opening to enormous double blooms of pastel pink and shades of soft cream. This gives a variable two tone effect in late May with different colours on different flowers. An outstanding introduction from New Zealand. Best in light shade. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Raised by Denis Hughes, a noted rhododendron breeder from Blue Mountain Nurseries, in the South of New Zealand....
Deciduous Azalea Soir de Paris AGM
Delicate and scented purplish pink flowers with an orange blotch and darker lines. Flowering in June, the flowers are up to 50mm in trusses of 7 to 9. An excellent plant with pretty small greyish/blue leaves. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. It prefers a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for pretty scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (viscosum hybrid).
Parentage: viscosum X 'Koster's...
Deciduous Azalea Sommerduft (Summer Scent)
Picture owned by and supplied by Tomma, Schroeder Rhododendron
(H6) Stunning almost pure white trumpet-shaped flowers with a very faint pink tinge to the outer edges opening in July typically after the foliage has appeared. The flowers are strongly scented which comes from azalea viscosum which makes up most of this plant’s parentage. The leaves are soft green in colour. The plant itself has...
Deciduous Azalea Stopham Joy
(H6) Deep pink scented flowers with a prominent orange flare on the upper lobes. Late flowering in June, so best planted in some light shade to preserve the flowers. Height 150cm in 10 years.
This azalea was bred by Denny Pratt who was famous for his breeding of late flowering azaleas at Fittleworth in West Sussex. It was planted out in the garden of Jack Harrington, his friend and gardener for many...
Deciduous Azalea Strawberry Ice AGM
Lovely deep pink in bud opening to mid pink flowers with a golden flare, fading lighter over time. Flowering in large trusses of 23 flowers up to 70mm across in May - June. It has bronzy young growth with good autumn colour. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Ideal for mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1947).
Bred...
Deciduous Azalea Summer Sorbet
Stunning salmon pink buds open to very pale pink fragrant flowers with a lemon yellow flare on the upper lobe. Late June flowering to extend the flowering season. Best in light shade. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Another Denny Pratt hybrid that was collect by Ted Millais from Dunham Massey National Trust garden where it was labelled 'DP121A'.
Recommended for beautiful late scented flowers.
Easy...
Deciduous Azalea Sun Star
(H6) Glowing dark salmon pink in bud, opening with bright yellow double fragrant flowers, and changing to soft orange in late May. It is a really bright glowing flower, which is followed with good autumn foliage colour. A choice hybrid from Tijs Huisman in Holland. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Tijs developed this plant by crossing some seedlings made by Fred Minch in USA with R. luteum. Previously...
Deciduous Azalea Sun's Head (R. Sonnenkopfchen)
(H6) Bright rich yellow star shaped double flowers with a golden yellow blotch on the upper lobe, and a faint pink edging when first open. The flowers form a huge ball shaped truss with an intense sweet fragrance in May. They are 45-50mm across, and all the stamens are petaloid, adding more floral impact. Good autumn foliage colour with yellow tones. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
A stunning flower,...
Deciduous Azalea Sunny Boy
(H6) Striking deep orange red flowers with paler orange markings on the upper lobe, and darker stripes through the centre of each lobe. The flowers are wide tubular-funnel shaped with a wavy edge, and give a glowing and almost luminescent effect in late May, especially in sunshine. Young leaves are purple bronze in colour, followed by a good red autumn foliage display. A recent introduction from Hachmann,...
Deciduous Azalea Thomas David
Launched at our Gold Medal winning exhibit at RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2011.
A striking deep rosy red double pompom type of flower displayed as large globes during mid to late May. A particularly fine new flower, and a rare double red. Grows best in light dappled shade or full sun. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
This is one of 4 lovely 'Homebush' hybrids bred by noted New Forest Azalea breeder George...
Deciduous Azalea Tower Dragon (Cote # 10)
Delicate salmon pink flowers with a delightful scent flowering in May - June. Height 140-160cm after 10 years. It does like a fairly sunny position.
This plant was raised by J. B. Stevenson at Tower Court in Ascot. It is from the Cote Group of deciduous azaleas, bred by Stevenson. It was named by General Harrison after 'Dragon' one of his gun dogs, and 'Tower', his wife's former home at Tower Court.
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Deciduous Azalea viscosum AGM
Widely known as the 'Swamp Honeysuckle'. This plant has beautifully scented white honeysuckle type flowers in June to July. It is a very hardy plant that likes moist soil. Nice autumn foliage colour. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. It prefers a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for wonderful late fragrant flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations, likes some sun.
Habit: upright.
Group:...
Deciduous Azalea viscosum rhodanthum
Known as the 'Swamp Honeysuckle'. Beautifully scented pink honeysuckle type flowers, with darker blotches. A superb late summer flowering shrub for July and August. Good autumn foliage. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for wonderful late fragrant flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations, with some shade.
Habit: upright.
Group: Deciduous Azalea.
Subsection: Pentanthera.
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Deciduous Azalea Water Girl
(H6) Beautifully scented shell pink honeysuckle type flowers. Raised by Ted Millais for late season flowering in July and one of our favourites. This plant also has fantastic blue green foliage during the summer. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for late flower and lovely fragrance.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (viscosum hybrid).
Parentage: viscosum hybrid, grown from seed supplied...
Deciduous Azalea Westminster
Lovely almond pink fragrant flowers with a faint orange flare. This is a really attractive plant flowering in May - June that deserves a place in any garden. Height 140-160cm in 10 years. It prefers a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for super scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Occidentale hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: unknown, but before 1958.
Bred...
Deciduous Azalea White Lights AGM
Masses of small white flowers with faint golden markings. Scented and very hardy, flowering in May, this is a lovely deciduous azalea that has a rounded habit. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for beautiful scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Northern lights hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1969).
Bred by: H. Pellett. Origin: American.
Habit:...
Deciduous Azalea Yellow Pom Pom
(H5) A stunning bright yellow ball of flowers, each truss is made up of between 18 and 24 individual flowers, in turn each individual flower is between 5 and 7.5cm across and hose in hose giving it the appearance of twice as many petals. Good foliage colour in the autumn. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires a sunny position in the garden to get the best out of the flowers.
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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' AGM
(H6) Tufted hairgrass. A clump forming evergreen perennial with dark bluish-green leaves in summer. It produces golden-yellow flowers from late spring to summer, followed by long-lasting plumes for an autumn display. Like moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm x 100cm in 5 years.
Drimys winteri var. chilensis
(H4) A large evergreen shrub or tree with long, leathery dark green leaves and silvery undersides. The aromatic bark and leaves enhance its appeal. From spring to early summer, it produces fragrant, creamy white flowers about 2.5 cm across. Ultimate height: Higher than 12 meters, Ultimate Spread: Wider than 8 meters. Time to ultimate height 20-50 years. Prefers a sheltered position (avoid north-facing)...
Dryopteris affnis 'Pinderi'
(H5) A large, upright, clump forming semi-evergreen fern. Narrow, lance-shaped fronds, which can grow to 80 cm long, with golden scales along the midrib. Yellow-green foliage when young, turning deep green with age. In mild winters it will stay green, but in cold, exposed positions it's more likely to be deciduous. Prefers partial or full shade in moist but well-drained soil. 100cm high x 100cm wide...
Dwarf Rhododendron Arctic Tern AGM
(H5) Very attractive crowded trusses of pure white Ledum type flowers with a slightly green throat. Leaves are light green and thin and narrow. A most unusual late flowering compact dwarf for May-June. Height 50-60cm in 10 years.Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. This...
Dwarf Rhododendron Baden Baden AGM
Wonderful deep cherry red waxy textured flowers with some spotting and veining, in April. A very floriferous little plant bred by Hobbie and named after the German town. Leaves are dark green and distinctive, being pointed and twisted. This plant prefers to grow in cooler locations rather than hot sunny positions. Its habit is wider than tall, with a height of 40-60cm in 10 years.
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Dwarf Rhododendron Bloombux INKARHO
(H6) A wonderful flowering alternative to troublesome box hedging! Lots of clusters of soft pink flowers in June. The plant responds well to trimming after flowering. Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Easy to grow in most soils.
This superb new variety was raised by the INKARHO syndicate as 'Microhirs3' with PBR Plant Breeders Rights. It is suitable for growing on most garden soils, from very acidic...
Dwarf Rhododendron Bloombux Magenta INKARHO
(H6) A wonderful flowering alternative to troublesome box hedging! Lots of clusters of pink flowers in June. The plant responds well to trimming after flowering. Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Easy to grow in most soils.
This superb new variety was raised by the INKARHO syndicate as 'Microhirs3' with PBR Plant Breeders Rights. It is suitable for growing on most garden soils, from very acidic up...
Dwarf Rhododendron calostrotum 'Gigha' AGM
calostrotum Gigha has beautiful and interesting rose-crimson flat saucer shaped flowers which stand above the wonderful silver-grey foliage in April-May. A lovely free flowering and neat plant. Height 30-40cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios. This plant needs care, so it's not recommended for...
Dwarf Rhododendron Carmen AGM
Stunning waxy dark red flowers in loose trusses in April. It has small glossy green leaves and we believe is one of the deepest red dwarfs available. Slow growing with a height 40cm and spread of 50cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. This variety does...
Dwarf Rhododendron Crane AGM
With lovely pure creamy white flowers this pretty plant flowers in April. It is tough and very floriferous - a very popular plant that forms a neat dwarf mound. Height 40-60cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. This is a tough plant and we think one of...
Dwarf Rhododendron Cream Crest
Lovely bright creamy yellow flowers in April. With a dense compact spreading habit this plant has great glossy deep green foliage. The flowers may need protection from spring frosts. Height 40-50cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers.
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Dwarf Rhododendron dendrocharis
(MOUPINENSIA H5) Relatively large rose-pink widely funnel shaped flowers in March-April. These contrast with its small elliptic dark leaves, which are densely scaly on the lower surface. A neat growing dwarf with a height of 40cm in 10 years.
This plant was found in Sichuan growing epiphytically on conifers and broad-leaved trees, and on cliffs and rocks. It has only been introduced relatively recently,...
Dwarf Rhododendron Egret AGM
Masses of pretty dainty white bell-shaped flowers in April. The flowers stand up high above the glossy mid green foliage. This is a compact neat growing plant, best in some sun to flower freely. Height 30-45cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. One of...
Dwarf Rhododendron fastigiatum 'Blue Steel' AGM
Striking deep lavender blue flowers which smother the plant in April. R. fastigiatum Blue Steel is a tough plant with wonderful silvery blue young growth all summer. The foliage is particularly attractive, having pale green scales on the upper surface. Height and spread 30cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing...
Dwarf Rhododendron ferrugineum
Known as the pink 'Alpenrose' from Central Europe. This plant has lovely deep crimson-pink flowers in June. Useful for it's late flowering and hardiness. It will not tolerate high temperatures and needs good drainage. Height 40cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in...
Dwarf Rhododendron Gertrud Schale
(H5) Large waxy scarlet red flowers, in small trusses during April. Deep green leaves on a compact spreading plant, and one of the hardiest 'repens' hybrids, bred by D.G. Hobbie in Northern Germany. Height 25-50cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers.
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Dwarf Rhododendron Maricee
(H5) Cream buds open to white long-lasting daphne-like flowers. April. Tiny, narrow leaves on a dense, compact plant. An easy and satisfactory plant to grow. Height 30-40cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios.
Recommended for rock gardens and front of borders.
Plantsman range.
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Dwarf Rhododendron Peter Bee
(H6) Lovely funnel shaped pale yellow flowers, green in bud. Fine pale green narrow leaves. Flowering in April. A choice compact growing plant, raised by Warren Berg in America, and named by Peter Cox, Scotland. Height 25-50 cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting...
Dwarf Rhododendron primuliflorum 'Doker La' AGM
This is an excellent clone with pink daphne like flowers in May. It has an upright habit and aromatic narrow lanceolate leaves. Height 40cm in 10 years. primuliflorum Doker La prefers moist neutral soil. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios. We think this is one of the best clones available. The RHS awarded...
Dwarf Rhododendron Ptarmigan AGM
Gorgeous pure white and free-flowering with contrasting dark brown anthers. It looks like a patch of snow in March - April. Small dark foliage on a spreading plant that is tough. Height 40-60cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. One of the 'bird' series...
Dwarf Rhododendron Ramapo AGM
An exceptionally hardy American hybrid that we have nick-named Rambo on the nursery! It has good violet blue flowers in April, and attractive blue-green leaves all growing season. It is so tough it will take full sun. Height 40-60cm in 10 years.
Unusually for a dwarf variety this plant is heat tolerant. It is a tough plant that we are rather fond of.
Recommended for containers, small gardens and...
Dwarf Rhododendron Sacko
Excellent deep electric blue-purple flowers, freely produced in rounded trusses in April. This plant is a tough, neat and compact grower with good clean glossy foliage. Height 30-50cm in 10 years. Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers. This is a tough and easy plant and...
Dwarf Rhododendron Sarled AGM
(H6) Light pink buds open to creamy-white long-lasting daphne-like flowers in May. Tiny, narrow leaves on a dense, compact plant. An easy and pleasing plant to grow, but avoid full sun. Height 30-50cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers.
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Dwarf Rhododendron Seta
(H5) Pale pink tubular bell shaped flowers in March-April. The effect is almost two tone, ivory white in the centre with a deeper edging. Floriferous small flowers on a plant of upright habit. Dark green small ovate or elliptic leaves, with a dull upper surface, and with golden brown scales below. Height 75-100cm in 10 years.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do...
Dwarf Rhododendron Shamrock
Image supplied and owned by Osberton Nurseries
(H6) Trusses holding between 5 to 9 funnel shaped pale-yellow flowers in April/May. A neat compact variety with a spreading habit great for front of boarders or pots. Prefers a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade. Height & width 50-75cm in years. Requires moist acid soil.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun, but they hate too much...