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YOUR SOURCE FOR NATIVES IN CANBERRA

Welcome.

We proudly stock THE largest range of Australian Native Plants in the ACT and surrounds.

We specialise in local species as well as hardy and cold tolerant natives, and carry a large range of native plant varieties, ranging in size from tubestock to 200mm, plus a growing range of advanced stock.

Covid is still affecting Canberra and whilst the restrictions have eased, we continue to practise safe Covid measures including social distancing and mask wearing where appropriate.

OUR PLANTS

We stock a wide range of native plants, varying in size from tubestock to 200mm, plus some larger stock.

At Cool Country Natives you can find groundcovers, grasses, ferns, climbers and small to large shrubs and trees.

We are unable to produce stock lists at this time because they change daily with new stock arriving every week. You are welcome to contact us to check availability or ask us about our free wish list service.

We are proud to stock the largest range of native plants in the Canberra region

Opening in July 2015, we stock an ever - increasing range of quality, cooler climate natives and endeavour to provide professional service and advice to assist in implementing these beautiful plants into your home environment.

Our growth from humble beginnings has been steady and reliable and assures us of the popularity of native plants in our area. We have also built a strong and dynamic team who are dedicated to the promotion and use of Australian Native Plants. Each team member has their own interest stream within the native plant field and together they form a well rounded knowledge of plants and their growth in the ACT and surrounds.

Ask us to try and source that hard to find plant.

Or we can grow to order in our on site propagation nursery

GROWING NATIVE PLANTS IN THE CANBERRA REGION

Growing conditions in Canberra can be extreme. Canberra is typically hot and dry in summer, and wet and cold in Winter. Canberra is also known for its clay soils but there are several different soil types in Canberra, from shale-based clays to alkaline clays and non-alkaline clays. Many gardens also have improved soils which will have bought in soils added to their natural soil.

Soil type and conditions can be a problem when growing native plants but their is always plenty of choice. Alkaline soils will limit the choice of Proteaceae species such as Grevilleas, Banksias, Hakeas, etc. But most of the other species will be fine, for example, Acacia, Callistemon, Correa, Crowea, Westringia, Leptospermum, Melaleuca and most daisies.

Even more important than soil type is creating drainage in your garden beds. This is easily achieved by creating mounded garden beds whenever possible. Clay is not a bad thing. It holds nutrients which can feed plants. But in many cases, having additional drainage in the top 150mm - 300mm will improve the chances of success with native plants that are not tolerant of heavy soils.

When you come into the nursery, we can help show you a range of plants that will be suitable for your soil type to help you minimise failures.

We proudly support

Gardening with Angus

Australian Native Plants Society - Canberra Region

Does anything else scream early spring than a rapturous display of Acacia in bloom? Pictured is Acacia pycnantha, Acacia 'Just Peachy' and Acacia 'Scarlet Blaze' 💛🧡❤
#acaciapycnantha #acaciajustpeachy #acaciascarletblaze

Cherished interactions with our beautiful native feathered friends recently! Especially the Spotted Pardalote couple that look to be making a nest nearby. Such a rewarding result of having beautiful native habitat around us!
#spottedpardalote #crimsonrosella #magpie #easternspinebill #bowerbird #plantnativesforwildlife

Gorgeous Advanced sized grafted Hakea multilineata in stock (sample flowers from staff members garden). An absolute magnet for nectar feeding birds and insects!
#hakeamultilineata

We will be opening at 10am tomorrow for our last training day for this winter. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Beautiful Leionema starting to flower here in Canberra.
#leionemaelatiussspbeckleri #stafftraining

We will be opening at 11am today for our second last training day for this winter. Sorry for any inconvenience.
These beautiful Grevillea Winter Flame have come in in full flower. Tough and hardy, perfect for any Canberra Garden
#grevilleawinterflame #stafftraining

Eremophila Pink Passion is a long flowering hardy shrub that does well in a warm sunny garden, producing masses of bright pink tubular flowers even in winter. Great for attracting nectar feeding birds to the area.
#eremophilapinkpassion

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@coolcountrynatives

Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens

YOUR SOURCE FOR NATIVES IN CANBERRA

OUR PLANTS

We are proud to stock the largest range of native plants in the Canberra region

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Or we can grow to order in our on site propagation nursery

We proudly support

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