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Deciduous Azalea White Lights AGM
We have discounted these 5l plants due to cosmetic damage caused by a late frost, but will not effect plant growth.
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...
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 Strawberry Ice AGM
We have discounted these 5l plants due to cosmetic damage caused by a late frost, but will not effect plant growth.
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...
Deciduous Azalea canadense 'Dark form'
Dainty rose-purple 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:...
Deciduous Azalea Summer Fragrance AGM
(H6) Very fragrant pale creamy yellow flowers with prominent vivid yellow blotch in June. Ideal for extending the flowering season. Another late flowering azalea raised by the renowned Denny Pratt with good autumn colour. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for beautiful and highly scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Pratt occidentale hybrid).
Parentage: occidentale X...
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 Nicholas de Rothschild
We have discounted these 5l plants due to cosmetic damage caused by a late frost, but will not effect plant growth.
(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....
Deciduous Azalea cumberlandense 'Sunlight'
Wonderful deep orange rose and gold flowers in June-July. This clone has stunning dark green quilted foliage turning brilliant plum red in autumn. A good selection collected by O. Holmsomback from Gregory Bald, North Carolina and grown to first flower by Mrs Hill. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. Rarely available elsewhere.
Recommended for smaller gardens.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden...
Deciduous Azalea cumberlandense
A rare plant with striking deep orange or red flowers appearing after the leaves have expanded. Flowering in late June it has a low, often spreading, habit. From the Cumberland Mountains, South East America. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
For many years this plant was grown under the name bakeri but it is thought that this was a probable hybrid, therefore, the true species name is cumberlandense.
Recommended...
Deciduous Azalea viscosum 'White Ness' AGM
(H6) 'Swamp Honeysuckle'. Beautifully scented white honeysuckle type flowers with a wavy edge. Late June. Originally from Eastern USA, this larger flowered selection comes from Ness Botanic Gardens, UK, and has nice glossy green foliage. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Best in a fairly sunny position.
Recommended for stunning late season scented flower.
Easy to grow.
Group: Deciduous Azalea
Subsection:...
Deciduous Azalea Goldtopas
(H6) Fantastic large bright golden yellow flower, with a deeper blotch. This is a Silver Medal plant raised by Hans Hachmann in Germany, and is very tough. Large flowers up to 70mm across on a truss of 5 to 7 with good autumn foliage colours. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended as one of the best bright yellow azaleas.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Exbury hybrid).
Parentage: 'Cecile'...
Deciduous Azalea Golden Lights
Small pale yellow fragrant flowers with an orangey blotch. The flowers are 50mm across, 10 per truss appearing in May - June. An excellent recent introduction that was bred at the University of Minnesota. Extremely hardy withstanding temperatures to -40 degrees centigrade. Height 150-180cm in 10 years
Recommended for beautiful scented flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Northern lights...
Evergreen Azalea Hatsu-giri AGM
Abundant small pretty funnel-shaped bright purplish-crimson flowers 25mm across flowering in late April to early May. This is a dense low evergreen plant with small, narrow, dark green leaves. It grows wider than tall. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
(Known as 'Normale' in Japan in the mid 19th century)
Ideal for small gardens and mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Kurume hybrid).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Babuschka
This is a tough, neat and compact growing plant with stunning double carmine rose flowers in late May. A semi evergreen variety which drops its lower leaves in the Autumn/Winter. Height 50-60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens, including rock gardens and front of borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Hachmann hybrid).
Parentage: 'Elsie Lee' (s) X 'Purplekissen'
Hybridization...
Evergreen Azalea Corany
Delightful smaller rose pink flowers with a darker centre that flowers in May. This is a dense and compact plant with a good habit, with its leaves turning shades of burnt orange and red in the Autumn/Winter. Ideal for front of border or for growing in containers. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens, including rock gardens and front of borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen...
Evergreen Azalea Mothers Day AGM
Another one of our favourite plants with dark pink to red hose-in-hose (double) flowers that have a faint brown spotting. It flowers in early to mid May. A very popular and easy growing plant with good glossy foliage. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
Also known as 'Muttertag'. A great gift for Mum!
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Kurume hybrid).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Willy
(H6) Large clear electric pink flowers in May. This is a vigorous tough old variety, with light autumn tints. Height 60-75cm in 10 years.
Please note this is a semi-evergreen variety and will drop leaves in the colder months.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (kaempferi hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (before 1939).
Bred...
Evergreen Azalea Dearest
A lovely looking Azalea with large rich pink flowers and darker markings, flowering in Mid May. The perfect gift for any occasion! Slightly tender, so best in sheltered positions. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
Raised by noted New Forest Azalea breeder, George Hyde, and recently named by his daughter Rosemary Legrand.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Hyde...
Deciduous Azalea Juniduft
We have discounted these 5l plants due to damage caused by a late frost, but will not effect plant growth.
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...
Evergreen Azalea Kirin AGM
Lovely hose-in-hose (double) pink flowers shaded silvery-rose up to 25mm across. It has a low spreading habit. Height 60-75cm in 10 years.
This is one of the best 50 azaleas selected by Ernest Wilson, known as 'Wilson's 50', from Japan and introduced by him in 1918. This variety is known as Wilson No. 22, or 'Daybreak'.
Ideal for containers. Great for cascading over walls.
Easy to grow.
Group:...
Evergreen Azalea Konigstein
Stunning purple violet flowers in mid May. This is a small flowered variety, but is particularly striking and full of rich colour, the flowers hiding all the leaves. A very hardy plant that is one of our favourites. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens, including rock gardens and front of borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (kiusianum hybrid).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Alexander AGM
(H5) Fabulous deep redish orange trumpet shaped flowers with a darker blotch. The flowers are large, up to 7cm wide. This plant is late flowering in June/July and we love its prostrate and cascading habit. The foliage turns a lovely purple grey-green to bronze in winter.
Height 20cm, spread 90cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers. Great for cascading over walls and to extend the flowering season.
Easy...
Evergreen Azalea Hardy Gardenia
• Ideal for containers and most garden situations, including rock gardens and front of borders.• Easy to grow.• Group: Evergreen Azalea• Parentage: ‘Fischer A3’ (s) X ‘Hexe’ X ‘Vervaeneanum’• Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1959).• Bred by: G.A. Reid. Origin: USA.• Habit: Compact.• Ideal position: Most garden situations.•...
Evergreen Azalea Betty Anne Voss
Attractive, large light pink double flowers around 75mm wide and flowering in late May. We think this is a lovely plant, particularly because the flowers open like a rosebud. It has a compact spreading habit and is very hardy plant. Height 60-75cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers. Great for cascading over walls.
Easy to grow.
Group: Evergreen Azalea (Robin Hill hybrid).
Parentage: 'Louise Gable'...
Evergreen Azalea Blue Danube AGM
With intense large violet blue flowers, with deeper purple red spotting this lovely old variety is very hardy. Flowering in May, it has an upright spreading habit with flowers approximately 40-45mm wide. A semi evergreen variety which drops its lower leaves in the Autumn/Winter. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers, small gardens and mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea...
Evergreen Azalea kiusianum 'Album' AGM
This plant has lovely small white flowers in May. A tough semi-dwarf prostrate plant from Japan which often loses leaves in winter but is very hardy. Height 45-60cm in 10 years.
kiusianum is one of the most common native azaleas of Japan and is treated as a species. This is a wonderful white flowered clone.
Ideal for cascading over walls .
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (Kyushu Group).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea stenopetalum 'Linearifolium'
Unusual long, narrow strap-like leaves and flowers, which are rose-lilac, with darker markings flowering in April-May. stenopetalum Linearifolium is very distinctive. However, the stems and branches are brittle, and require protection from wind, frost & passing animals! Height 40-60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for stunning foliage.
Plantsman range.
Group: Evergreen Azalea (stenopetalum hybrid).
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Arctic Fox
(H5) Spectacular pure white 60mm large open funnel shaped flowers with a wavy edge in May, on a fairly compact growing evergreen azalea with matt green hairy leaves. A recent variety that was bred in Scotland for tougher conditions. Height 50-60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and most garden situations, including rock gardens and front of borders.
Easy to grow.
Group: Evergreen Azalea
Parentage:...
Evergreen Azalea Irohayama AGM
Very lovely small white flowers margined with pale lavender up to 40mm. It is very effective, giving a two tone colour that flowers in May. Height 60-80cm in 10 years.
This is one of the original 'Wilson's 50' azaleas, collected in Japan by Ernest Wilson in 1917 and introduced to England. It was known as 'Dainty' and was his no. 8. We think this is his best.
Ideal for containers and small gardens,...
Evergreen Azalea Rex
(H6) The Evergreen Azalea 'Rex' is a stunning addition to any garden. This compact Azalea boasts deep green leaves and coral pink flowers that bloom around the end of April – early May, creating a striking visual display. Typical height after 10 year 75-100cm.
• Ideal for containers or front to middle of most boarders.• Easy to grow.• Group: Evergreen Azalea• Parentage: Unknown•...
Deciduous Azalea Toucan
Beautiful cream coloured flowers in May-June. We think this is one of the best creams available with good autumn leaf colour. Large flowers up to 90mm across. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.
Recommended for lovely cream flowers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Deciduous Azalea (Knaphill hybrid).
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1941).
Bred by: Waterer (Knap Hill). Origin: British.
Habit:...
Evergreen Azalea Izumi-no-mai
(H5). Beautiful pinky-red funnel shaped flowers with a white centre. Flowering in May with delightful and dainty 30mm wide flowers and suitable for bonsai or in the landscape. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers and most garden situations, including rock gardens and front of borders.• Easy to grow.• Parentage: Satsuki x Kurume type.• Hybridization date: pre 2000...
Evergreen Azalea serpyllifolium Pink Form
(H6) A rare plant with single, small pale pink to rose coloured flowers at the ends of wiry little branches, in May. A quaint and pretty little shrub from Southern Japan, with small leaves. This plant responds well to being trimmed to keep it more compact and bushier. This plant like the warmer summers to help ripen the new shoots. Mainly deciduous in colder winters. Height 25-50cm in 10 years.
Evergreen Azalea Arabesk
Strong orangey red funnel shaped flowers. The flowers are up to 75cm wide and May flowering. Lovely dark green foliage. Height 75-90cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (kaempferi hybrid).
Parentage: parentage unknown.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (pre 1970).
Bred by: Vuyk van Nes. Origin: Dutch.
Habit: Compact.
Ideal position: Most...
Evergreen Azalea Marinja
A spectacular plant that produces a profusion of large semi double rose pink flowers in mid to late May. A very hardy variety from Hachmann's in Northern Germany. Height and spread 50cm in 10 years.
Ideal for small gardens and rock gardens. Good for containers.
Easy to grow.
Group:Evergreen Azalea (German hybrid).
Parentage: 'Elsie Lee' (s) X 'Purplekissen'
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1988).
Bred...
Evergreen Azalea Snow Shine (Schneeglanz) STANDARD
(H6) Large white flowers up to 50mm across, with a yellow-green marking on the upper lobe, in May. A tough and easy growing plant.These Standards have a clear stem of approximately 40cm, with a nice colourful head measuring approximately 20-25cm now. You can expect the head to measure 60-80cm in 10 years. The stem should always be supported with a cane or small stake. Ideal for containers, but always...
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.
•...
Evergreen Azalea Hanako
(H5) Mauve pink flowers with reddish spotting in May. Dense and compact with hairy growth. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
syn. 'Takako' and 'Geisha Lilarosa'.
Deciduous Azalea prinophyllum
Beautiful clove scented pink flowers appear in clusters with the leaves in May. A very hardy plant from open hillsides and stream banks in Eastern America, it is easy to grow and another we would highly recommend. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Also known as roseum.
Recommended for wonderful fragrant flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations.
Habit: upright.
Group: Deciduous...
Deciduous Azalea Summer Peach
(H6) NEW! Coral pink flowers with small peachy blotch which appear after the foliage from late June, and through July. An interesting cumberlandense hybrid from Millais Nurseries, with good dark blueish green foliage. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
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 Midsummer Rose
(H6) Gorgeous large rose pink scented flowers with a faint yellow flare at the end of June. Raised by Ted Millais at Crosswater Farm, particularly to extend the flowering season. Attractive dark glossy leaves on a plant of neat bushy habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
This lovely plant is as a result of the breeding work Ted did with Denny Pratt's later flowering azaleas. Denny specialised in breeding...
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:...
Amazing Evergreen Azalea Collection (4 x 2 litre)
Picture for guide only.
Here is a fantastic box deal of 4 choice Evergreen Azaleas that will grow to around 50-75cm in 10 years. These plants are in 2 litre pots and they are about 10-15cm now. They will soon grow to make a wonderful colourful addition to your garden.
All these plants are in 2L pots and normally cost £12.95 each, giveing you a saving of £11.80!
This lovely collection...
Evergreen Azalea Red Wing
(H5) Red Wing is a stunning evergreen azalea known for its vibrant red blooms that add a splash of colour to any garden, this azalea variety boasts a neat and compact growth habit. Ideal for borders, containers, or as a striking focal point, Red Wing thrives in well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade. Typical height 50-75cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers or front to middle of most borders.•...
Evergreen Azalea Brilliant
(H5) Deep rich trumpet like, orange-red flowers in May. Dark green foliage on a compact growing plant. Prefers dappled shade in moist but well drained acid soil. Height x Spread 75 x 100cm in 10 years.
Evergreen Azalea Geisha Pink
Images supplied and owned by Morley Nurseries Ltd
(H5) Lots of funnel-shaped, dark-pink flowers in May. A compact, bushy growing plant with a neat habit. Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Best in partial shade but will cope well in full sun as long as the soil is not allowed to dry out. Requires moist acid soil.This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions...
Deciduous Azalea Midsummer Glow
(H6) Orange red bubs open to scented glowing orange flowers shading to yellow orange stripes and a golden flare on the upper lobe. Flowering in June and part of the ‘Midsummer’ range, bred and raised here at our nursery.
This lovely plant is as a result of the breeding work Ted did with Denny Pratt's later flowering azaleas. Denny specialised in breeding late flowering azaleas during the...
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Millais Nurseries grow one of the widest ranges of Rhododendrons and Azaleas in the world, and have an unparalleled experience of the genus, and have achieved 5 consecutive RHS Gold medals at Chelsea. We propagate around 35,000 Rhododendrons each year, by cuttings, grafts, seed and micropropagation. These are supplied to keen gardeners, large estates,...