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Rhododendron Colonel Coen
This plant has stunning deep purple flowers with a black centre flowering in late May. It is tall and fast growing and has a dense habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Reliable, tall and fast growing.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization...
Rhododendron faberi
An attractive compact plant that is pink in bud, opening to white or cream flowers in April-May. It is easily cultivated and free flowering. Whitish indumentum on the underside of the leaves develops on older plants. Height 60-80 cm in 10 years.
Named after the Rev. E Faber who collected seed in China during 1887 to 1891.
Recommended for lovely early flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most...
Magnolia x soulangeana
Large tulip shaped white flowers with a rose-purple stain at the base. April and early May flowering, before the leaves appear. One of the best and most popular Magnolias for general planting, and will tolerate neutral clay soils and atmospheric pollution, but no good on shallow chalk soils. Usually forms a large shrub with wide spreading branches.
Originally raised by M. Soulange-Bodin, who...
Rhododendron Extraordinaire
Lovely creamy white flowers (125mm wide) with dark red and yellow tiger-like flares. Flowering in mid-May this is a very attractive plant with a good rounded habit. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Striking flower and great habit.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Rosa
Very attractive pink hose-in-hose (double) flowers. Flowering in May this is an easy growing plant with a fairly upright habit. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
Ideal for small gardens and mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Kurume hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: unknown but certainly before 1958.
Bred by: unknown. Origin: unknown.
Habit: Upright.
Ideal position:...
Rhododendron Yellow Saucer
(H5) Orange red buds open to flat faced flowers of brilliant yellow flowers, with vivid red spotting on the upper lobe. A choice American hybrid with a compact habit, budding up and flowering in early May from a young age. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for front of borders and small gardens.• Easy to grow.• Group: yakushimanum hybrid.• Parentage: aberconwayi x yakushimanum...
Rhododendron ochraceum AGM
This is a rare plant recently introduced from Sichuan and Yunnan where it grows in thickets, forest, cliffs and on boulders. It has large freely produced rich or dark red bell shaped flowers during April-May. An interesting pale brown indumentum covers the lower leaf surface. We think it is probably one of the best new introductions of recent years. Likely height 60-80cm in 10 years.
Recommended...
Evergreen Azalea Willy
Large clear electric pink flowers in May. This is a vigorous tough old variety, with light autumn tints. Height 60-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (kaempferi hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (before 1939).
Bred by: C.G. van Nes & Sons. Origin: Dutch.
Habit: Upright.
Ideal position: Most...
Rhododendron pachytrichum 'Sesame'
This selection has lovely white bell shaped flowers that are tinged purple in March and April. It has noticable brown shaggy hairs on young branchlets and petioles. pachytrichum Sesame is easy to grow but it's early young growth and flowers may need shelter from cold wind and frosts. Height 120 cm in 10 years.
Recommended for distinctive foliage and stunning early flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal...
Rhododendron smirnowii
Attractive deep mauve pink flowers in May - June, a very hardy species, from North East Turkey and Georgia. This tough plant has long convex leaves and wonderful woolly white young growth on a dense compact plant. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.It is named after M. Smirnow, a friend of it's discoverer, Baron Ungern-Sternberg.
Recommended for exceptional foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most...
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 Sahara
Amazing large bright yellow flowers on a late flowering variety, in June. Good autumn leaf colour adds extra interest. Height 120 - 150cm in 10 years. Prefers a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for striking flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1959).
Bred by: Waterer (Knaphill). Origin: British.
Habit: upright.
Ideal...
Rhododendron Purple Passion
Wonderful large reddish purple flowers (50 x 75mm) with a white blotch and purple spots, and darker at the edges, 12-16 flowers on a ball shaped truss. Flowering in late May this is a good hardy plant with pest and disease resistant foliage. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: reliable hardy plant.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense. vase shaped.
Group:...
Cornus florida Sunset
(H5) Small green flowers in late spring with a large pink bract. New foliage has pink edging, which turns yellow with a green centre in summer, then deep purple red in autumn. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny position.
Cornus Florida Sunset, known as a flowering dogwood is a deciduous ornamental tree which can also be grown as a shrub and provides interest to the garden from spring...
Cornus kousa Galilean
Large, hunter green leaves emerge in spring and are followed in late spring by extra-large white flowers that smother the branches of this robust-growing tree. Upright habit with horizontal branching. Red fruits in late summer resemble large strawberries.
Cornus kousa chinensis 'Galzam
Dwarf Rhododendron Azurika
(H5) A profusion of bright azure-blue flowers in small trusses, flowering in April. Tiny dark green leaves on a neat compact growing and very hardy plant, raised in Northern Germany. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: small gardens and containers.• Easy to grow.• Ideal position: Sun or Semi-shade.• Habit: Compact.• Group: Dwarf Rhododendron hybrid.•...
Hamamelis intermedia Yamina
(H5) Sweetly scented sulphur yellow flowers from December to February. Distinctive bronze purple leaves especially in sun turning butter yellow and blood red before they fall. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in sunny spot.
Hamamelis Yamina is a choice new Hamamelis like no other, with a unique leaf colour to give added interest to the garden through the growing season. Yamina has a bronze-purple-red...
Hamamelis mollis 'Jermyns Gold' AGM
(H5) Clusters of large sweet fragrant golden yellow flowers from December to March on a large handsome shrub, with good yellow autumn foliage colour. Originally collected by the great plant collector Ernest Wilson in China, and named by Hillier Nurseries in 2000. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny positions.
'Chinese Witch hazel' - Perhaps the most handsome of all witch hazels and deservedly...
Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar AGM
(H5) Elegant panicles of white flowers, turning light pink later in the season. These look good set against the dark upright stems. Fast growing, but neat compact habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny positions.
Bred and selected by Dutch plantsman Peter Zwijnenburg at the turn of the century,
For large panicles, the laterals should be pruned back to within 5-8cm of the previous...
Magnolia Premier Cru
Large bright deep pink flowers with a contrasting paler centre, that looks good in the landscape, early April. An excellent new introduction from expert Maurice Foster. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
As Maurice says: "Like a glass of premier cru, it induces a happy and well disposed frame of mind" - and who can argue with that!
Miracle-Gro Magnesium Salts 1.5kg
Miracle-Gro Magnesium Salts are fast acting granules that produce green, healthy leves and encourages abundant fruit and veg.
Contains 50% more magnesium than epsom salts with a longer laster action.
Works for several weeks.
Prevents and corrects browning of conifers.
Rhododendron argipeplum (EGM/Borde Hill)
(BARBATA H4-5) Fine scarlet red bell-shaped flowers in a small truss. February-April. Bristly branchlets when young. Reddish smooth and flaking bark. Indumentum under leaf. Height 80-100 cm in 10 years.
Recommended for early flower and interesting bark and foliage.
Plantsman range.
Ideal position: sheltered woodland.
Habit: tree-like.
Group: Species Rhododendron.
Subsection: Barbata.
Introduction...
Rhododendron cerasinum 'Cream form'
(THOMSONIA H5) Long lasting cream bell shaped flowers in May-June. An unusual colour selection from Ted Millais. Sparse feathery habit, with oblong glossy leaves. Height 75-100 cm in 10 years.
Epithet: Cherry coloured (but this form is not!)Collected from SE Tibet, Upper Burma, Assam at 2800-3800 metresCampanulate flowers in pendulous trusses, 35-45mm long with 5 deep nectar pouches.Leaves 5-10cm...
Rhododendron Fay Norman
(H6) Yellow pink flowers opening greenish white, with yellow flush at the base, in an open topped truss during mid May. R. campylocarpum x decorum hybrid raised at Ramster Gardens with an open habit. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Raised in 1937 by Lady Norman, daughter of the first Lord Aberconway, and Registered in 2007 by her granddaughter Miranda Gunn who has always admired it growing in the gardens...
Rhododendron Kewense (Bowood)
(H5) Rich rose in bud, opening to white broad funnel-shaped flowers, edged pale rose, with greenish brown markings. Late May and June flowering. This good clone selected from Lord Lansdowne's Bowood Gardens. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Parentage: Shown as R. griffithianum X fortunei, but this may not be correct.Bred at Kew Gardens c. 1875 by W. Binder.Awards: RHS Award of Merit 1907
Rhododendron Maroon Sappho
(H6) Lilac in bud opening to white flowers with a lilac flush, and a prominent maroon red flare on the upper lobe. Late May flowering. A strong growing plant with a neat habit. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
This is a neat and much more manageable plant for most gardens than the well known R. Sappho, which is too large and sprawly for many gardens. Although the Maroon Sappho flower is a little smaller,...
Rhododendron Mary Dale
(H5) Large rosy red trumpet shaped flowers, in late summer. A tall growing plant suitable for the woodland garden, with an upright habit. Best in light shade to preserve the blooms. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Bred by rhododendron enthusiast Paul Strike, who has raised a number of late flowering pink and red rhododendrons to extend the flowering season well into June and July.
Rhododendron Nancy Evans AGM - Open Ground Plant
OPEN GROUND PLANT. These are some of the plants we have been growing in our trial beds and now need a good home. Please note these DO NOT come potted.
Orange buds opening to deep golden yellow flowers on this stunning plant. It flowers in early May and in our opinion is one of the best yellow varieties. The foliage is of particular interest having distinct oval leaves. New foliage has bronzy leaves...
Rhododendron Nofretete
(H6) Bright red flowers, white in the throat, with red-brown spotting on the dorsal lobe, fading paler with age in May. A great foliage plant, neat habit. Bred Bruns (Germany) 1961. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.• Easy to grow.• Parentage: ‘El Alamein’ (s) X insigne.• Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1961).• Bred by: W. Bruns....
Rhododendron principis
(TALIENSIA H7) White through pink or rose flowers, spotted or unspotted. March - April. Dark green shiny leaves with thick white to fawn indumentum underneath. Height 140cm in 10 years
Recommended for a lovely early flower and great foliage.
Ideal position: sheltered woodland with good drainage.
Habit: Bushy.
Group: Species Rhododendron.
Subsection: Taliensia.
Introduction date for principis:...
Rhododendron pubicostatum
(TALIENSIA H7) Trusses of light pink flowers. April-May. Excellent foliage with sparse brown indumentum on underside. Probably natural hybrid between R. bureavii and R. sikangense. Height 40-60 cm in 10 years.
Rhododendron wasonii var. rhododactylum
(TALIENSIA H6) This form has pinky-white flowers with light spotting. April - May. Dark green shiny ovate-lanceolate leaves with thick brown woolly indumentum on lower surface, white when young. Height 40-60 cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soil.
A variable species, and it is unknown whether this plant should have varietal or group status.
Found in West Sichuan, at heights between 2600-3000 metres,...
Rhododendron ambiguum 'Jane Banks'
Clear primrose yellow flowers with greenish spots on the upper lobes in April - May. It is a tough, close growing shrub with a bushy upright habit and attractive small glossy leaves with glaucous scaly underside. A delightful plant that can be pruned hard after flowering. Height 100-120cm in 10 years.
R. ambiguum Jane Banks is a good clone raised at Hergest Croft Gardens in Herefordshire, which was...
Magnolia Heaven Scent AGM
A magnificent small to medium sized deciduous tree, raised by Dr D Todd Gresham of Santa Cruz, California in 1955. Richly scented and free flowering pale pink tulip shaped flowers, getting darker towards the base, which open with horizontal tepals in April and May. A strong growing variety which prefers moist acid or neutral soils. Gresham started his Magnolia hybridisation programme in the mid 1950's...
Rhododendron Old Port INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! Extremely attractive medium reddish purple flowers with a deep blotch flowering in late May. This is a vigorous old hybrid with good glossy leaves. Height typically 150cm tall by 180cm wide in 10 years.
Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Striking flower and great foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most...
Spear & Jackson 5" Trowel
A high quality carbon steel 'Neverbend' 5' trowel with a comfortable and strong hardwood ash handle. This will be a pleasure to use in your garden. 15 year guarantee.
Cornus kousa Summer Fun AGM
Boldly variegated leaves of cream, white and green. White flower bracts in May-June. Wonderful red orange and pink autumn colours. Tolerates sunny positions well. Height 2-4m in 10 years. Best on moist acid or neutral soil.
Dwarf Rhododendron calostrotum riparioides
(SALUENENSIA H4) A semi-dwarf shrub with rosy purple flowers in June, often repeating in autumn. Grey green leaves. Up to 40cms in 10 years.
Rhododendron Avocet
Superb white scented flowers in May to June. This is a great woodland plant of excellent stature. Height 180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Pure white scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid.
Parentage: fortunei subsp. discolor X fortunei subsp. discolor.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1933).
Bred by: L. de Rothschild (Exbury). Origin:...
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.
Rhododendron Hammondii
Lovely dainty rosy pink tubular funnel shaped flowers (25mm) with white filaments, in a compact truss. This is a very useful late flowering variety in June which has attractive dark green narrow small leaves. It forms a super neat tidy shrub. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
Also known as 'Tenellum'.
Recommended for small gardens and mixed borders. Useful to extend the flowering season.
Easy...
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.
Rhododendron Peppermint Candy
(H5) A good truss of rose pink flowers in mid May, on a choice foliage plant with thick indumentum on the undersides of the leaves. Raised by renowned rhododendron species enthusiast and author John McQuire. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for small gardens.• Easy to grow.• Group: yakushimanum.• Parentage: yakushimanum X ‘Hydon Dawn’.• Hybridization date:...
Rhododendron racemosum 'Rock Rose' AGM
An excellent selection with lovely medium pink flowers opening along the branches in April. It has a dense upright habit and tolerates drier conditions. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
This plant was selected by J B Stevenson of the famous Tower Court gardens, from seed collected by Rock (R11265). It was introduced by Hydon Nurseries in 1970.
Recommended for pretty flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position:...
Rhododendron Special Dane
(H6) Pure white flowers in May on a plant with wonderful foliage. Silver new growth in June turns light brown contrasting with the darker older leaves. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
A hybrid between 2 great foliage species, R. bureavii x R.pachysanthum, raised by Svend Hansen in Denmark, to provide foliage interest all year around. It is low growing with a broad compact growth and has a good frost...
Deciduous Azalea Water Baby
NEW! Red in bud, opening to beautifully scented baby pink honeysuckle type flowers in June/July. Amazing bluey foliage all summer. Raised by Ted Millais at Crosswater Farm. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for late flower and lovely fragrance.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (viscosum hybrid).
Parentage: viscosum X 'Water Girl'
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1997).
Bred by: E.G....
Rhododendron Ring of Fire
A stunning variety with unusual flowers of golden yellow with striking orange-red edging. Flowering in mid May this plant has an upright dense habit with good foliage. Height 140cm in 10 years. It does require some shelter to protect from heavy frosts.
Recommended for: Unusual flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: needs careful site selection.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...
Rhododendron Rocket
Frilled vibrant deep pink flowers with a scarlet blotch in a conical truss. Flowering in early May it has ribbed, thick and glossy foliage. Young growth is coppery bronze. A very useful plant that is heat and sun tolerant with a bushy, upright habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group:...