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Rhododendron James Burchett AGM
Wonderful large scented white flowers with a slight mauve tinge and prominent green-yellow speckled flare in dense trusses in late June to early July. This plant takes us little longer to propagate but it is certainly one of the best later flowering hybrids. It has lovely long dark foliage on a tough, vigorous plant with a dense habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Best in partial shade to protect...
Rhododendron yunnanense 'Snow Shower'
(TRIFLORA H6) A special floriferous selection named by David Millais in 2022, with a mass of large white flowers. The flowers are lily scented, with yellow-orange markings on the upper lobe, and distinctive pink toned stamens. The pure white flowers really do look stunning, both close up and from a distance during April-May. Forms a bushy upright shrub, tolerant of drier and shadier positions. Height...
Dwarf Rhododendron groenlandicum 'Helma'
(LEDUM H7) A selected floriferous form of this dwarf plant with distinctive inflorescences of small white flowers, at the ends of woolly shoots. The flower clusters are made up of 10-40 tiny white fragrant and sticky star shaped flowers, forming a prominent cluster between 30-50mm in diameter. The foliage is pale green, with a wooly mat of hairs (indumentum) on the underside which darken to rusty...
Rhododendron irroratum 'Polka Dot' BH2511
(IRRORATA H4-5) A super selection with striking flowers that are white and heavily spotted deep purple suffused pink in March-April. It has hairy pedicels, ovary and style. The plant is reasonably upright in habit, with a height of 125-150cm in 10 years.
This irroratum 'Polka Dot' clone is always one of the most striking flowers on the show benches at Rhododendron competitions. Our clone originates...
SB Plant Invigorator Ready To Use Spray 500ml
Environmentally friendly Growth Stimulant and Pesticide.
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SB also contains Nitrogen and Iron Chelates...
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Numerous lightly fragrant yellow daphne like flowers open from hairy buds in late winter and spring before the leaves appear. Cinnamon coloured bark on very flexible stems. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. Plant in sheltered position.
Rhododendron Nofretete
7.5 litre pots reduced due to leaf damage
(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. Please note this variety can be shy to flower, so you may need to wait 2-3 years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.• Easy to grow.•...
Rhododendron Bashful AGM
(H5) Compact trusses of brown-blotched, light rose pink flowers which fade to near white in May. A compact evergreen yakushimanum hybrid with a rounded habit. Red-tinged dark green leaves above with a silvery-white indumentum beneath. Requires a sheltered site with dappled shade and moist but well-drained acid soil. Height and spread 100-125cm in 10 years.
Azaleodendron Martha Isaacson
An attractive plant with slightly fragrant white flowers that are striped pink. It is vigorous and is a rare cross of a rhododendron and azalea. Flowering in May, it has unusal evergreen foliage that is tinged deep maroon. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for fragrant flowers and sun tolerance
Plantsman range.
Group: Azaleodendron.
Parentage: occidentale X 'Mrs Donald Graham'.
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...
Rhododendron Germania INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! This is an outstanding plant introduced from Hobbie in Germany, with huge buds opening to deep pink flowers in a large upright truss during late May. It has an excellent habit, is tough and has large pale green rounded leaves. Tends to grow wider than it is tall. Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Striking...
Rhododendron True Blue - 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 we have put them in pots for ease of transport.
(H6) Lovely vivid purple in bud opening to lighter purple with dark purple spotting and distinctive white stamens. Flowers open in May, on a dense plant with deep rich green leaves. Height 150 - 175cm in 10 years.
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Rhododendron XXL
(H5) Red in bud, opening to extra large white flowers with vivid carmine pink frilled edging during May. A truly striking and long lasting flower on a dense and strong growing plant with an upright habit. The leaves, shoots, and prominent flower buds all have an obvious quality to them, and the flowers are of strong substance and therefore last about a week longer than most varieties. Height 150-175cm...
Magnolia Judy Zuk
The 12 litre trees sit at approximately 180cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to height or they can be collected directly from the nursery.
Tulip shaped flowers with a beautiful suffusion of orange-yellow, and pink at base in April. Fruity fragrance. Upright in stature with candelabra shaped branching. A Magnolia brooklynensis hybrid reaching 4 metres...
Rhododendron Eskimo
Mauve in bud and initially in flower, Eskimo soon changes to ice-white. We love this plant's white flowers with yellow-green spotting on the upper lobe and a slight lilac flush in centre. Flowering in late May to mid June this is a tough hybrid from Germany. Height 160cm in 10 years.Also known as Hachmann's Eskimo.
Recommended for: tough and reliable.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden...
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:...
Magnolia Golden Gift
(H5) Deep yellow flowers which are borne in abundance. Later flowering avoids most frosts, and last well in spring. Best grown as multi stemmed shrub ideal for small gardens. Height 2.5 metres in 10 years. Best in rich well drained soils.
Perfect for that 'Golden couple'!
Rhododendron Mi Amor
(H4) Very fragrant large white flowers with yellow throat in April. Requires shelter, so best grown against a wall, in very sheltered gardens, or cool conservatories. Height 80-100cm in 10 years. Needs well drained compost. Hard prune after flowering to maintain its shape.
Recommended for the greenhouse or conservatory and lovely scented flower.
Ideal position: sheltered position in the garden...
Rhododendron wasonii
Pretty yellow or pinky-white flowers with light spotting in April - May. This plant has ovate-lanceolate leaves with reddish brown indumentum on the lower surface. An attractive compact plant that is easy to grow. Height 40-60 cm in 10 years.
Recommended for excellent foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations but it does need excellent drainage.
Habit: compact.
Group: Species...
Magnolia Sayonara AGM
Due to the height of the 12 litre plants (200-220cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service.
Abundant fragrant white goblet shaped flowers, tinged pale pink at the base. Late flowering April May, to avoid frosts. Forms a large shrub or small tree with broad oval habit. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best in moist...
Rhododendron Rosalind
(H5) Red in bud, opening to loose trusses of rose pink broadly funnel-shaped flowers in April-May. An interesting slow growing plant with grey-green rounded leaves, raised by Lord Aberconway, Bodnant Gardens. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for woodland gardens.• Interesting foliage.• Group: Tall hybrid• Parentage: thomsonii (s) X oreodoxa var fargesii.• Hybridization...
Rhododendron Junigold
Images supplied and owned by Baumschule Hachmann
This Bright yellow flowering rhododendron is another wonderful example of the ongoing breeding happening across Europe.(H7) Salmon pink flower buds opening to bright yellow flowers with a small hint of pink in the very outer frills. Flowering in late May/early June. Unlike so many of the yellow varieties this plant offers a full flower truss typically...
Empathy Rootgrow 360g
rootgrowTM 360g contains mycorrhizal fungi which naturally increase nutrient and water uptake by forming a highly efficient secondary root system. It is completely natural and plant friendly fungi suitable for use on flowering plants, trees, shrubs and edibles.An economical mid-range pack size. One pouch will treat up to 19×2 Litre pots or a 100L pot.Comes with a handy 10ml scoop.One application...
Acer palmatum 'Aureum'
Leaves suffused soft yellow, becoming golden yellow in the summer, with pinky edging. Colours best in full sun. A fast growing variety with an expected height in 10 years of 150cm.
Pieris Japonica Passion
(H5) Panicles of maroon red flowers, March-April, followed by red new growth in spring. A neat evergreen shrub, best in a sheltered spot away from cold winds. Sun or light shade. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.
Rhododendron augustinii
This is a most beautiful upright shrub, with flowers varying from pale lavender to deep violet blue, often with green or brown spots. Very free flowering in April-May. It has interesting small leaves usually with hairs on the midrib on the underside with young growth often reddish bronze. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.
A must have for all gardens!.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden...
Rhododendron White Swan
Pink in bud, opening to large and perfectly formed satin white flowers with a slight yellow-green basal blotch. This is a striking plant that flowers in May. It has mid green leaves with a V-shaped profile, on a compact upright plant that will tolerate some heat. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Wonderful white flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit:...
Dwarf Rhododendron Leni
(H5) This plant has dainty Clusters of mauve-pink flowers in April/May. This is a compact mound forming variety with dark green small leaves. Height and spread is 75-90cm in 10 years, making this an excellent plant for either the front of big boarders or as a feature in smaller gardens or larger containers for the patio.
Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid...
Rhododendron Wonderland
(H6) Rosy pink in bud, opening to secented white flowers, with a light spotting of green to the throat, in mid-May/ early June. Interesting enlongated foliage, preferes moist but well drained acid soil. Height, approx 175-200cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Scented and Late Flowering• Ideal position: Dappled shade in most garden situations.• Habit: Tall, Bushy.• Group: Hardy...
Pieris japonica Variegata
(H5) A slow growing evergreen shrub with striking foliage variegation to the edge of the leaves. Beautiful white flower racemes in March and April, followed by pinkish red new growth. Height and spread 175cm in 10 years.
Pieris Mountain Fire AGM
(H5) Dense panicles of creamy white flowers, March to May. New leaves are bright red, changing to copper then maturing to deep green. A very hardy 'Lily of the Valley', suitable for sun or shade. Height 150cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soil.
Rhododendron campanulatum
Attractive white, pale rose or lilac flowers, in loose but fairly compact trusses. Flowering in April and May it has lovely glossy leaves up to 18cm long with a continuous fawn/rusty brown indumentum underneath. It makes a fine shrub/small tree. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for outstanding foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: needs careful site selection, good drainage and not too...
Rhododendron Red and Gold
Image supplied and owned by Morley Nurseries
(H4) Bright red trumpet shaped flowers, held in large conical trusses of about 12, in early May. Bold and distinctive yellow variegated leaves on a compact growing plant with a rounded habit. A showy plant for small gardens and the front of borders. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soils.
Also known as ‘Cornubia Variegated’
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Rhododendron Silver Skies
Lovely pink buds open to large trusses of sparkling white flowers. This really is a stunning plant that flowers in late May. It has excellent foliage with thick silvery indumentum on the underside of the leaves and a heavy white tomentum on the young growth (tomentum is a powdery covering that the plant produces to protect itself from sun on the top side of the leaf. It is quite lovely and sought after...
Rhododendron Mount Everest
Superb pure white flowers with red-brown speckling in the throat. This is a showy plant that is very free flowering in May and faintly scented. Mid-green leaves on a dense, bushy vigorous plant. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.This is a great plant that is ideal for hedging and screening.
Recommended for: Wonderful pure white flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit:...
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...
Rhododendron rigidum album
Excellent white flowering form with red spotting that always attracts attention when in flower during April and May. Nicely scented with outstanding glaucous blue foliage. Height 120cm in 10 years.
Recommended for fabulous white scented flower and great foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: sheltered, dappled shade.
Habit: upright.
Group: Small Leaved Rhododendron.
Subsection: Triflora.
Introduction...
Rhododendron Karen Triplett
This superb variety has an elegant satin yellow flower with a large calyx, giving a double flowered effect within a good rounded truss. It is a very striking plant that flowers in early May with attractive glossy dark green slightly twisted foliage. Compact and dense in habit. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.As with all yellow Rhododendrons, this plant does need good drainage (but not dry conditions!)....
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:...
Acer palmatum 'Firecracker'
Purple to reddish, feathery leaves during the summer, turning to bright orange and red during the autumn. A slow gowing variety which can be grown as a small tree or shrub.
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...
Pieris japonica Prelude AGM
(H5) Floriferous arching racemes of white, urn-shaped flowers in spring, on a low growing spreading, evergreen shrub with pink leaves in spring turning lustrous dark green Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soil.
Rhododendron Hydon Dawn AGM
This is one of our favourite plants with very attractive frilled pale pink flowers fading to near white in May. It has excellent foliage with fawn indumentum on the underside of the leaves, and silvery new growth. Height 80-100cm in 10 years. Raised by Arthur George of Hydon Nursery, Godalming.
Ideal for containers and small gardens
Easy to grow.
Group: yakushimanum.
Parentage: yakushimanum...
Rhododendron Michael's Pride
(H4) Large waxy, fragrant, lily-shaped creamy yellow flowers in April. Attractive lime green buds and bronze new foliage. A lovely tender variety for the cool greenhouse or a very sheltered position. Prune hard after flowering to maintain its shape. Height 100cm in 10 years.
Recommended for the greenhouse or conservatory, and lovely scented flower.
Ideal position: sheltered position in the garden...
Rhododendron Pink Polar Bear
Launched exclusively by us. A deep pink form of Polar Bear with fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers and a light green throat. This is a wonderful fast growing very large sturdy shrub that flowers in June/July. A really stunning plant that has large pale green leaves. It is not the toughest of plants, so protect from cold winters, especially when young. It also need shelter from wind, and prefers a woodland...
Pieris japonica Little Heath
(H5) Pink flowers in spring on a neat compact growing plant with small variegated leaves, cream edging, pink new growth.
Flowers best in a light airey position.
Ideal for patio pots.
Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
Requires moist acid soil.
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...
Rhododendron Kalinka STANDARD
(H7) Red in bud, opening to ruby pink flowers with ruffled darker edges. Fades pale rose pink with greenish yellow spots in May. Compact habit with dark shiny leaves. Currently the size of the well-branched head is about 30cm, and it will grow to around 75cm in 10 years.
These Standards have a clean stem of about 80cm and have been top-work grafted at that height, with a lollipop-like head of...
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...deciduous azaleas will tolerate pH6.5, while the new INKARHO rhododendrons are grafted onto a special rootstock and will grow in neutral or even chalky soils (pH 7.5). They even tolerate heavy clay soils, and enable Rhododendrons to be grown in many more places than before. See if there...
About us
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,...