Buying native plants and seeds

We often get asked where to buy Australian plants and seeds in NSW. This section lists some of the suppliers members use including commercial nurseries, community nurseries, one-off events and online sellers.

Some councils have a community nursery which propagates local indigenous plants for bush regeneration projects and for sale to the community. Check local councils in your region.

Some of these organisations offer discounts to APS NSW members who present their current membership card.

If your business wishes to offer a discount to members, please email us at the Australian Plants Society NSW.

Commercial and community nurseries - Sydney region

Randwick Council Nursery - 10% discount to members

Randwick City Community Nursery is one of Sydney's leading nurseries for indigenous plants, propagating and selling local provenance plants, and other native and exotic species that are suited to the soils and climate of the Eastern Suburbs.
The nursery has been established for more than 50 years and is open to the public.
Address: 2B Barker Street, Kingsford, NSW 2032.
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm
10% discount to APS NSW members

Commercial and community nurseries - Regional areas

Bateman's Bay - Verdigris Fern Nursery - 10% discount to members

A specialist fern nursery located in the foothills of the Clyde Mountain Range, about 25km inland from Batemans Bay, NSW. We have an extensive fern collection which we are always looking to expand with rare and unusual plants. We collect and propagate where possible rare and endangered native fern species. We offer a wide range of fern species to help satisfy the demands of fern collectors and enthusiasts. We can propagate and supply small quantities of nursery tubestock, as well as larger individual plants. 02 4478 1311, verdigrisferns@gmail.com

Dimboola, Victoria – Wimmera Native Nursery/The Native Shop – 10% discount to members

Wimmera Native Nursery specialize in quality and innovative Australian products including various size Tubestock, Pots and Advanced Stock, Home/Farm Advisory Service, a wide range of Native and Exotic Plants, Guards, Stakes and Accessories. Also available online via The Native Shop are living plants in various Tubestock sizes as well as seeds and a wide range of fabulous products.
10% discount for all orders via phone, email or in person at the nursery for APS (NSW) members. Shop online at www.nativeshop.com.au for 10% OFF with code APSMEMBER10.
60 Nhill Road, Dimboola VIC 3414 | T: 03 5389 1193 | E: wnn@bigpond.net.au

Australian Plants Society nurseries

Blue Mountains - Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve and Nursery - 10% discount to members

Managed by the Blue Mountains Group of the Australian Plants Society NSW, this nursery has a wealth of plants both endemic to the mountains and from across Australia.
Located within the Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve, there is a small botanical garden and arboretum of around 2 hectares.
Address is Great Western Highway, Glenbrook 2773. (02) 4739 8597.
Open Sat, Sun, Wed 12 noon – 4 pm (check opening hours given Covid).
10% discount to members, 20% for those who participate in the roster.

Menai Wildflower Nursery

Operated by the Menai Group of the Australian Plants Society (Menai WIldflower Group), the nursery has an excellent range of native and endemic plants. Experts at propagating the famous Pink Flannelflower, the nursery has a range of other plants for both garden and bush care use.
We have a small nursery at Illawong Rural Fire Station and run a larger nursery at Lucas Heights Resource Recovery Park where we propagate plants for bush regeneration. We also supply plants for free to schools and other community groups or worthy projects. Contact the District Group for more information: https://www.austplants.com.au/Menai-Contact-us

Newcastle - Hunter Wetlands Centre Nursery - 10% discount to members

Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Wetlands, this well stocked nursery is managed by the Newcastle Group of the Australian Plants Society NSW.
Hundreds of different species of native plants including those endemic to the Hunter and Newcastle regions.
1 Wetlands Place, Shortland. Open Thursday mornings. https://wetlands.org.au/
For information on plants and opening times, please contact the District Group: https://austplants.com.au/Newcastle-Contact-Us

Seed suppliers and online sales

Australian Plants Society Victoria Inc. Seed Bank

APS NSW members are able to access this Seed Bank. The current list is available in the Members Only section under Interstate Journals and Newsletters.

NSW South Coast – Kirrindy Seeds

This new South Coast-based business boasts 20 years of horticultural expertise, specialising in Bush Regeneration. They offer a diverse selection of both Australian native and non-native seeds and are more than willing to accommodate custom seed collection requests. Rest assured, their seeds are always fresh, meticulously cleaned, and guaranteed to be viable. Download their seed list here – Kirrindy Seeds – or email them here – kirrindyseeds@gmail.com

Nindethana Seeds

Based in Western. Australia. www.nindethana.net.au

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

The shops at the Royal Botanic Garden at Sydney and The Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan sell packets of seeds from Australian Wildflower Seeds and other suppliers.

ANPSA

The Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) website has a list of seed suppliers around Australia here, including details for buyers outside Australia.

Australian Seed Company

Hazelbrook. Commercial quantities. www.ausseed.com.au

The Chakra Garden

Offers wholesale amounts of native seeds as well as smaller quantities of seeds for vegetables, herbs and edibles and trees. We hope all of the seeds we pass on to the world make positive contributions to the places they reach. https://thechakragarden.netANPSA

Plant sales – Online

Some nurseries specialise in selling plants online, usually tubestock plants which are cheaper and easier to post. Some nurseries with a physical site may also offer mail order. Check websites for details.

All Natives Online Tubestock Nursery.

www.allnatives.com.au

Angus Stewart’s Gardening with Angus

https://www.gardeningwithangus.com.au

Wildtech Nursery, Heyfield Victoria

Ph 0428 480 317, email enquiries@wildtechnursery.com.au www.wildtechnursery.com.au

Friends of Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, Port Augusta, South Australia

Email John Zwar for list of plants available for sale online while the Friends nursery is closed – 50% off all plants. jzwar@bigpond.com www.aalbg.sa.gov.au

Plant sales – Events

Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum

Near Wellington.

Collectors Plant Fair at Clarendon

Normally held annually.

Illawarra Grevillea Park

Located at Bulli, open days regularly through the year. See Facebook site.

Plant Lovers Fair

Kariong, usually in September, www.plantloversfair.com.au

Westleigh Nursery

Open garden and plant sales on two weekends a year. Email APS North Shore member Brian Roach at bcroach@optusnet.com.au to join the mailing list for details.