Buying Australian plants
The suppliers listed offer a good choice of
Australian native plants for both the beginner
gardener and those wishing to try more demanding
or specialist plants.
The Society sells small plants because experience
shows that a small healthy plant will often outstrip
an expensive advanced plant bought to give instant
effect. For proper root development it is critical
that plants be in the right sized pot and that the pot
has internal vertical ridges to train the roots to
grow downwards. If the roots are restricted by the
pot or grow incorrectly they will be deformed and
the plant will be short lived. This is a particular
risk for advanced plants.
In addition to our twice yearly sales, plants are also
often available for low prices at our regular
monthly meetings, held on the second Thursday of
each month except January, at Theatrette,
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross
St, Acton. Plants are sold from 7.40 pm, before the
meeting starts at 8 pm, and after the meeting.
The small nurseries detailed on this brochure sell
locally grown plants. Always phone first because
many operate on a part-time basis. Several large
nurseries which stock Australian plants in addition
to exotic plants are also listed.
An indispensable reference for those growing
Australian native plants in cold climates is our own
book "Australian Native Plants for Canberra
Region Gardens" available at bookshops, garden
centres and at our meetings.
ANPS Plant Sales
ANPS Canberra conducts two public plant
sales a year on the third Saturday in March
and October.
The sales are held in the Southern Car Park
of the Australian National Botanic Gardens
from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm (finishes earlier if
sold out).
Australian Native
Plants Society
Canberra Region
Where to Buy
Plant lists will be available from the web site
nativeplants-canberra.asn.au shortly before
the sale.
An extensive range of plants are grown in
the Canberra region or in similar climates
which are suitable for in our conditions.
Prices range from $5 to $8.
Australian Plant Market
and Information Days
Australian Plant Market and Information
Days are held at Yarralumla Nursery on the
first Saturday of the month in spring and
autumn (March, April, May and September,
October, November).
Sales run from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Several of the growers listed on this
pamphlet attend the sale and will provide
advice about their plants and on growing
Australian native plants in Canberra.
Prices vary according to stall holder.
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS SOCIETY
CANBERRA REGION INC.
P0 BOX 217
CIVIC SQUARE
ACT 2608
[email protected]
ABN 177 17 34 6 075
Native Nurseries in Canberra
ACT & Southern Tablelands Native Tubestock
Nursery, Hall
Contact: Damian De Marco, 0407 224 490,
Oakey Creek Road, Hall
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.windbreaktrees.com.au
Available: Specializing in growing an extensive
range of native trees and shrubs indigenous to the
ACT and Southern Tablelands. Many unusual and
hard to find species suitable for revegetation
projects, windbreaks and landscaping.
All plants are grown in forestry tubes.
Prices: Most plants $1.20 each; special species
$5.00. Discounts for large orders.
Seeds & Plants Australia, Pialligo
Contact: 6247 7180, 8 Beltana Rd., Pialligo
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.seedsandplantsaustralia.com.au
Available: Suppliers of local native grasses,
wildflowers, wetland plants, trees and shrubs.
Available in pots, tubestock and cells
Open 9am - 5pm weekdays.
The Plant People, Wanniassa
Contact: John Carter 6231 7055
Email: [email protected]
Available: A range of over 250 plants, from ground
covers, daisies, native grasses, shrubs, to trees.
Includes a number of ACT species. All plants are
grown in Wanniassa. A list available on request.
Prices: $3.50 to $7.00. Discount available at
nursery.
I.D.P. Nursery, Murrumbateman
Contact: Iris Philp, 6226 8132; 0417 662 995
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.idpnursery.com.au
Available: Australian plants grown in
Murrumbateman suitable for Canberra and
surrounding district. Wide range of plants from
groundcovers to small trees, including many
local species and local grassland plants.
Prices: Grasses $1.50 to $5.00; Others $5.00
to $7.00. Discount available at nursery. Contract
enquiries welcome.
Help conserve our unique and
beautiful flora by planting
Australian native plants.
There is a native plant to suit
every situation
Commercial Retail Nurseries
Major retail outlets also sell a range of Australian
plants. Buyers should be aware that these plants
may have been sourced from interstate rather than
locally grown.
Bunnings Warehouse
Belconnen, Fyshwick, Tuggeranong
Greengold Garden Centre
Nicholls
Heritage Nursery Yarralumla
Weston Park
Australian Native Plants Society
Canberra Region Inc.
P0 Box 217
Civic Square
ACT 2608
Magnet Mart
Gungahlin, Phillip, Queanbeyan
Rodney's Nursery
Pialligo
nativeplants-canberra.asn.au
[email protected]
Native Nurseries in Nearby Areas
Jo Walker, Wamboin
Contact: Jo Walker 6238 3415
Available: Local understorey and herbaceous plants
(suitable for revegetation work) and other small to
medium plants. Prices: $3, reductions for large
orders.
The Garden
Dickson, Parkwood, Weston
ABN 17717 346 075
Willow Park
Pialligo
February 2013
Yarralumla Nursery
Weston Park