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Here at Millais Nurseries, we like to keep our range of rhododendrons and azaleas as fresh and as interesting as possible. We do this by carefully selecting and trialling certain new plant introductions from the rhododendron world’s top breeders, including our own hybridisation program. We also source and grow a selection of varieties that may have been around for a few years but are new to our nursery and collection.
Kalmia latifolia 'Peppermint'
(H6) This evergreen shrub reaches a height of around 1.5 metres in 10 years and has lance-shaped dark green leaves. From late spring to midsummer, pink buds develop into large dome-shaped flowerheads featuring cup-shaped white flowers with red-purple stripes extending from the centre of each petal. Requires moist but free-draining acid soil in full sun or partial shade.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' AGM
(H4) A dense, slow-growing small evergreen shrub with a rounded habit, featuring deep purple undulate leaves and light green young growth; not free-flowering. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm high x 50cm wide in 10 years.
Picea glauca var. albertiana 'J.W. Daisy's White' AGM
SynonymsPicea abies 'J.W. Daisy's White'Picea glauca 'J.W. Daisy's White'(H7) A compact, pyramidal conifer. Needles start cream-coloured, then turn yellow-green, and finally dark blue-green by season's end. Place in a sunny position but shaded from the afternoon sun. Like moist but well-drained soil. 100cm high x 50cm wide in 10 years.
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii AGM
Deam's coneflower(H6) A clump-forming perennial that grows up to 60 cm, with hairy stems and dark green serrated leaves. It produces black-eyed bright yellow daisy like flowers to around 7 cm wide from late summer to mid-autumn. Likes a moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 80cm x 50cm wide in 2-5 years.
Salvia argentea AGM
Silver sage(H5) A biennial or short-lived perennial that forms a rosette of silvery-woolly, ovate leaves up to 20cm long. In late summer, it produces erect stems with panicles of blush-white flowers. Likes a well-drained soil in full sun. 100cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Anemanthele lessoniana AGM
pheasant's tail grass(H4) A clump forming semi evergreen grass with arching green leaves, flushed red or orange in summer and autumn. Airy, arching sprays of red-brown flowers in late summer. Prefers moist well drained soil in full sun. 100cm high x 150cm wide in 5 years.
Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' AGM
Feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster'(H6) A clump-forming deciduous perennial grass with flat, arching leaves up to 90cm long and bronze flower panicles in summer that turn pale brown. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 150cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years.
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.
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Alaska'
(H4) A clump forming herbaceous perennial with dark green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. It produces bright white, single flowers with bright yellow centres that can bloom for an extended period in the summer if dead-headed regularly; it may require staking. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 100cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years.
Leucanthemum × superbum 'Crazy Daisy'
(H4) A clump forming herbaceous perennial with dark green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. It produces bright white, double flowers which have fringed and twisted petals and a bright yellow centres that can bloom for an extended period in the summer if dead-headed regularly; it may require staking. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 100cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years.
Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' AGM
(H4) A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, with aromatic, lance-shaped, green foliage, tinted purple. Distinctive pink flowers which sit on a plate of purple bracts in summer and autumn. Likes moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' AGM
Balkan clary 'Caradonna'(H7) A compact deciduous perennial with narrow aromatic grey-green leaves. Upright purple-black stems bear violet-purple flowers from summer to autumn. Likes a well-drained soil in full sun. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years
Silene coronaria 'Alba' AGM
(H7) Pure white rounded flowers up to 3cm wide on branched stems in summer over clumps of woolly silver leaves. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50-100cm high x 10-50cm wide in 2-5 years.
Silene coronaria AGM
rose campion(H7) Magenta red/rose-purple flowers up to 3cm wide on branched stems in summer over clumps of woolly silver leaves. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50-100cm high x 10-50cm wide in 2-5 years.
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow'
(H7) A clump forming upright perennial with grey-green divided leaves and dark purple black pompon like flowers in spring and summer. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Phlox divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
(H5) A spreading semi-evergreen perennial, with trailing stems that root and oval leaves covered in hair. It has loose clusters of fragrant pale lavender-blue flowers, each measuring 2-3cm across, which appear in early summer. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. 50cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii 'Chattahoochee' AGM
(H5) A semi-evergreen mat forming perennial growing to 15cm, tiny green leaves and clusters of purpled eyed lavender-blue flowers in summer. Prefers a moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Ultimate spread 50cm in 5 years.
Phlox maculata 'Omega' AGM
(H6) 'Omega' is an upright herbaceous perennial, with narrow leaves and cylindrical clusters of fragrant white flowers, each 2.5cm across with a reddish centre in summer. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Height 100cm x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Verbena bonariensis AGM
(H4) A tall herbaceous perennial that exhibits erect, branching stems reaching up to 2 meters in height, and is characterized by sparse, oblong leaves. From summer to autumn, it produces numerous branched clusters of small lilac-purple flowers, which serve as an excellent nectar source for pollinating insects. Likes a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 150-250cm high x 10-50cm wide in 2-5 years.
Rhododendron Midnight Mystique
(H5) Dramatic, bi-coloured flowers have a creamy coloured centre, bronze speckles in the throat and a dark maroon/purple edge in May. Upright habit on a plant which grows wider than high. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.
Heuchera 'Shanghai'
(H6) A compact perennial, with silver-purple evergreen foliage, topped by panicles of small pale pink-white flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Campanula persicifolia
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(H7) Loose spires of large, cup-shaped, lavender flowers appear on slender stems in early and mid-summer. A rosette forming perennial with narrow mid green toothed leaves. It's an ideal plant for the back of a mixed or herbaceous border, especially in partial shade. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm...
Campanula persicifolia alba
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(H7) Loose spires of large, cup-shaped, white flowers appear on slender stems in early and mid-summer. A rosette forming perennial with narrow mid green toothed leaves. It's an ideal plant for the back of a mixed or herbaceous border, especially in partial shade. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm wide...
Heuchera 'Blackberry Jam' AGM
(H6) A clump-forming perennial. Glossy, bold foliage in shades of rich purple and maroon with dark veining, topped by upright panicles of small white bell flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Huckleberry'
(H6) A clump-forming perennial. Silver foliage, which turns pink during autumn, with dark purple undersides, topped by upright short stems of small pale pink flowers that fade to white once opened in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Mulberry'
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(H5) An evergreen to semi-evergreen compact, mound forming variety of Heuchera. Bright mulberry coloured foliage with dark purple veins topped by upright stems of small bell-shaped white flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Obsidian' AGM
(H6) A compact, mound forming perennial. Glossy purple/black foliage topped by upright dark reddish stems with small creamy flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Heuchera 'Silver Gumdrop'
(H6) An evergreen compact, clump forming variety of Heuchera. Purple and silver foliage topped by upright stems of small bell shaped pink flowers in the summer. Likes well-drained or moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 5 years.
Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'
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(H4) An upright semi-evergreen perennial. Racemes of mauve/lilac-pink tubular bell-shaped flowers with a white centre in summer. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Penstemon 'Snowstorm' (White Bedder)
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(H3) An upright semi-evergreen perennial, with dark green leaves. Tubular funnel-shaped white flowers through the summer. Likes a well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 100cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Penstemon Midnight
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(H4) A clump forming semi-evergreen perennial, with dark green leaves. Upright tubular dark purple blue flowers with a white throat heavily flushed pink through the summer. Likes well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 90cm high x 45cm wide in 5 years.
Penstemon pinifolius Wisley Flame AGM
pine-leaved penstemon 'Wisley Flame'(H4) Bright red-orange, tubular flowers to 2.5cm long in summer. A compact semi-evergreen shrub of spreading habit, with small linear, pine like foliage. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 50cm x 50cm in 2 years.
Penstemon Sour Grapes
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(H4) An upright semi-evergreen perennial, with glossy dark green leaves. Dense panicles of tubular, two-lipped flowers blending purple and blue shades, whitish within the throat, June-August. Likes a well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 60cm high x 50cm wide in 3-5 years.
Sisyrinchium Moody Blues
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(H4) A compact, clump forming semi-evergreen perennial with sword-shaped, grass-like, leaves. In the summer masses of large, brilliant violet blue flowers are displayed on upright stems. Likes full sun, in a sheltered south or west facing position. 40cm high x 35cm wide in 5 years.
Veronica 'Georgia Blue' AGM
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(H5) A vigorous mat forming, semi-evergreen perennial. Lance shaped leaves and saucer shaped deep blue flowers with small white eyes over a long period from March - August. Likes a sheltered position in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. 10cm high x 100cm wide in 5 years.
Jasminum nudiflorum AGM
(H5) A deciduous shrub with long, arching branches. Small green leaves from the spring and bright yellow flowers to 2.5cm in width in winter and spring. Like a sheltered position, with good well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. 200-250cm high and wide in 10 years.
Polystichum Proliferum Wollastonii
(H6) A striking clump forming evergreen fern, has an arching habit, soft green, broadly triangular fronds with overlapping pinnae. 100cm High x 50cm wide in 10 years. Likes moist but well drained soil in full or partial shade.
Dryopteris sieboldii AGM
Other common names: Asian wood fern
(H6) An upright evergreen fern with arching pinnate fronds and broad leathery dark green pinnae which are paler at the central vein. Requires a sheltered position in full shade or partial shade and moist well drained soil. 50cm high x 50cm wide in 5 years.
Rhododendron White Gold
(H7) Large almost pure white flowers, with a lime/yellow flare in the upper lobe and a wavey edge, form a large domed truss opening in early May. Each truss is made up off 10 individual flowers.Mid green leaves on a semi open habit can give this plant the appearance of being a small tree from a distance. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: woodland gardens to brighten the space.•...
Rhododendron Cinnandrum
(H5) Deep pink flower buds opening to gorgeous light peachy pink bell-shaped flowers with a deeper yellow/ orange centre, in late May, early June. An upright shrub with a slightly open habit with dark green glossy foliage. Typical height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires moist free draining acid soil.
• Recommended for: Its interesting peach pink bell-shaped flowers.• Easy to grow.• Ideal...
Rhododendron Logan Surprise
(H3-4) A wonderful selection of Rhododendron edgeworthii by Richard Baines at Logan Botanic Garden in Scotland. This form of edgeworthii has scented white bell-shaped flowers with vibrant pink edges and stripes down the back and a yellow blotch at the base, which do fade to pure white. Usually flowering late April into early May.Thick rugged looking leaves that have a light covering of hairs on the...
Erica x darleyensis 'Pink Harmony'
(H5) Masses of upright spikes of small, vivid pink flowers with protruding black anthers appear from mid-winter to late spring, over mid-green foliage that is bright green when young. Height and spread 40cm x 40cm in 2-5 years. Prefers full sun in ericaceous compost or well-drained acidic soil. Tolerant of neutral to alkaline soils with plenty of organic matter. Water as necessary, particularly in...
Erica carnea 'March Seedling' AGM
(H6) Rose pink to purple flowers in late winter and spring. An excellent free flowering plant with mid-green foliage and spreading habit. Height and spread 15cm x 50cm in 5 years. Prefers full sun in ericaceous compost or well-drained acidic to neutral soils. Tolerant of alkaline soils and partial shade.Water as necessary particularly in dry weather conditions. Trim to base of flower spike after flowering.
Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'
Also know as Erica carnea 'Mary Helen'
(H5) Pink flowers with protruding, dark redanthers from late winter to mid-spring. Golden yellow foliage in the summer turning bronze in the winter. Thrives in full sun in moist but well drained acidic or neutral soils. Height 25-50cm in 5 years.
Water as necessary particularly in dry weather conditions. Trim to base of flower spike after flowering.
Erica x darleyensis 'Silberschmelze'
Also known as: Erica × darleyensis 'Molten Silver', Erica × darleyensis 'Alba', Erica darleyensis 'Silver Bells', Erica × darleyensis Molten Silver, Erica × darleyensis Silver Beads.(H5) An abundance of scented, white urn-shaped flowers from early winter into spring. An attractive variety with dark green foliage and creamy young growths in the spring. A spreading, evergreen...
Calluna vulgaris 'Allegro'
(H7) Deep red flower in long spikes in summer and autumn. Dark green, scale-like foliage on a spreading evergreen shrub. Prefers full sun in ericaceous compost or well drained acidic soil. 45cm x 60cm in 5 years.
Water as necessary particularly in dry weather conditions. Trim to base of flower spike after flowering.
Rhododendron Junigold
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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...
Rhododendron Black Widow
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(H7) Very dark red, almost black flowers accented by bright white stamens, in mid to late May. Each truss comprises of between 19-21 individual flowers giving a full ball shape. These stunning flowers are surrounded by lush dark green glossy foliage. As with most reds they will happily grow on full sun, but flower display and colour is better when...