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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

Dee Why - Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden

810 Pittwater Rd Dee Why 2099 - There is a well stocked Nursery operated by volunteers with tubestock ready to be planted out. The nursery is open for sales and advice on Tuesdays 9am - 12pm and Saturdays 2pm - 4pm. After the storm damage on 19 Dec 2021 the Garden is now re-opened to the public.

Heathcote - Sydney Wildflower Nursery - 10% discount to members

9 Veno St Heathcote NSW 2233 (02) 9548 2818, Open 7 days 9 am – 5 pm  https://www.sydneywildflowernursery.com.au/

Ingleside - Cicada Glen Native Nursery - 10% discount to members

A new native nursery in Ingleside stocking local native species, unusual species and rainforest plants. .
1 Chiltern Road (on the corner of Chiltern Road and Mona Vale Road), Ingleside,
Hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm and Friday to Sunday 9am to 3pm. Phone; 0493617744. Email cicadaglennursery@outlook.com.

La Perouse - Public School, Indigigrow

La Perouse Public School, 8-18 Yarra Rd, Phillip Bay NSW 2036. Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm. Australian native plants, bush foods and medicinal plants. www.indigigrow.com.au

Mt Annan - Foundation and Friends of Botanic Gardens

Volunteers propagate plants for sale at The Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan. Nursery at the visitor centre open 9 am to 4 pm. Plants from $5 each. Discount for members of Foundation and Friends. There are also some native plants for sale at the Friends' nursery at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney

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

Sutherland Council Community Nursery

345 The Boulevarde, Gymea. Open 7 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday. Plant list available online. Tubes from $2.70 each ($2.20 each for over 100 and $1.90 over 200) plus 140 mm and 200 mm pots. www.sutherland.nsw.gov.au

Terrey Hills – Harvest Seeds and Native Plants – 10% discount to members

Harvest Seeds and Native Plants is a long established nursery providing regenerators, landscapers and retail buyers with seeds, plants and tube stock.
281 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills.
Opening hours: 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week, except on public holidays.
Website: www.harvestseeds-nativeplants.com.au

Commercial and community nurseries - Regional areas

ACT - Greengold Nursery Federation Square, 10% discount to members

Shop 12 O'Hanlon Place, Nicholls, ACT 2913. 02 6230 2000. https://www.greengoldnursery.com.au/.

Armidale - Cool Natives Nursery

Retail online mail order nursery, E-commerce website, specialist in frost and drought hardy native plants, Correas, Prostantheras, Waratahs, Flannel Flowers, Rare and Threatened flora. 16 Hitchcock Lane, Armidale 2350, Open by appointment only. 0421 961 007 maria.hitchcock@gmail.com, www.coolnativesnursery.com

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

Central Coast - The Wildflower Place - 5% discount to members

453 The Entrance Rd, Erina Heights 2260, (02) 4365 5510. https://www.thewildflowerplace.net.au

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

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery - 10% discount to members

260 Lake Rd, Glendale 2285. Contact Dylan Thornton, Open 7 days 9 am – 5 pm, (02) 4954 5584. https://www.newcastlewildflower.com.au

North Coast - Firewheel Rainforest Nursery

Rainforest plants from the north coast of NSW. Over 350 species mostly tubestock, for ecological restoration, cabinet timbers and gardens. Also wetland species, wet sclerophyll species and some garden natives. We are mostly wholesale, so don’t send small orders, however people are welcome to drop in Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm. 02 66895246 info@firewheelnursery.com.au, www.firewheelnursery.com.au

Port Macquarie - Bonny Hills Garden Centre, 10% discount to members on all plants 

1055 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills 2445, (02) 6585 5764 https://bonnyhillsgardencentre.net.au

Wauchope - Greenbourne Nursery, 10% discount to members 

Oxley Highway, Wauchope 2446 (opp. Timbertown), (02) 6585 2117, https://greenbournenurserywauchope.com.au

Wollongong Botanic Garden

The Garden's Greenplan Nursery has an extensive and exclusive range of local native trees, shrubs, groundcovers and grasses, as well as worm farms and compost bins for sale every month. Details: wollongongbotanicgarden.com.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

North Shore District Group Nursery

The North Shore group of the Australian Plants Society has a nursery located at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden with supplies of many plants including those endemic to the area.
Regular plant sales are held.
For information on plant sale times, please see the District Group at: https://www.austplants.com.au/north-Shore-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.