 Seed ShopUnder Construction!This store is under construction. In the meantime, if you require any of the following species, or if there's some other variety of plant or seed you're looking for in Queensland, the webmaster may be able to help personally. Go to Looking for a Supplier? for more information. | ||||
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| SPECIES | COMMON NAME(S) | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | AVAILABILITY |
| Rothmannia globosa | syn. Gardenia globosa more info Rothmannia globosa | $ | N/A | |
| Gardenia thunbergia | more info Gardenia thunbergia | $ | N/A | |
| Liimonium suworowii | Russian Statice, Pink Pokers | more info Statice | $ | N/A |
| Caesalpinia gillesii | Bird of Paradise | syn. Poinciana gillesii Caesalpinia | $ | N/A |
| Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Pride of Barbados | syn. Poinciana pulcherrima Caesalpinia | $ | N/A |
| Bolusanthus speciosus | more info Bolusanthus | $ | N/A | |
| Moringa pterygosperma | Drumstick tree | syn. Moringa oleifera Moringa | $ | N/A |
| Brosimum alicastrum | more info Brosimum alicastrum | $ | N/A | |
| Dais cotinifolia | more info Dais | $ | N/A | |
| Doryanthes excelsa | Gymea Lily | more info Doryanthes | $ | N/A |
| Doryanthes palmeri | Spear Lily | more info Doryanthes | $ | N/A |
Seed ShopUnder Construction!
While many gardeners would prefer to buy whole plants, buying seeds has certain advantages - e.g the low cost, including postage (especially when large numbers of plants are involved or the gardeners are at a remote location), it's a way to obtain unusal species that are uneconomic to produce commercially as potted plants and some plants are difficult or expensive to reproduce vegetatively. The intention here, long term, is to provide a range of popular vegetable favourites as well as some unusual and some old-fashioned hard-to-find varieties (e.g. the traditional rosella grown in Qld) and some easy-to-grow annual and perennial flowers. Also, it is hoped to bring you seed of exotic flowering trees, shrubs especially those which are a little rare, unusual or out-of-fashion and difficult to buy in any other way. Emphasis will be on types suitable for subtropical and tropical regions. If there's any type of seed that you're especially interested in obtaining, email me and I'll see what I can do. Meanwhile, find general information about growing plants from seed on the main Seeds and seed raising page. Other places to buy seedsThe garden departments of hardwares and variety stores usually have a selection of flower, herb and vegetable seed and these places are a cheap and convenient place to pick up common varieties or to get started if you're new to gardening.Garden centres and nurseries are also likely to carry seed, and you may find a larger selection or some of the niche suppliers in stock. The most extensive selection of seed will be found in the catalogues of mail-order merchants, although most of these will also have an online presence these days, so try your favourite search engine. These suppliers may sometimes also exhibit at garden shows, or be available through some garden centres. They are the place to look for rare or heirloom (heritage) varieties of traditional vegetables and flowers as well as the unusual and familiar, including the the type of multi-purpose plants you'll see referred to in permaculture publications. If you're involved in revegetation and require seed of native species, seek out a specialist in this area. If you're having trouble, contact your local a local branch of an environmental organisation (e.g. Landcare), your local native plants society or government department responsible for environment, forestry or natural resources. Note that some species may be difficult or impossible to obtain commercially and any collection or propagation may require special permits. Seed of native plants in small home garden quanitites are not widely available on the retail market but some mainstream suppliers carry a few popular lines. If you require other lines, make enquires to a native seed specialist. Seeds of exotic trees, shrubs, climbers and flowering perennials (i.e non-native ornamental species) are quite difficult for the home gardener to obtain commercially as most people only require one or a few plants and prefer the faster results and convenience of plants versus seeds. Also, the characteristics of selected cultivars can only be assured through vegetative propagation (cuttings, layers, grafts, tissue culture). Nevertheless, in some cases seeds of woody plants or other perennials may be an option e.g. in obtaining unusual varieties, upplying species that aren't practical or economical to reproduce vegetatively, if you don't live close to a garden centre, if you have a large property to fill up or provide hedges for, or just for the fascination and challenge of raising a tree from seed. If you are looking for seed of particular trees, shrubs or perennials in small domestic quanitites, please get in touch. Calling Seed Suppliers!If you are able to supply seed of the following, or any other old-fashioned, hard-to-find or interesting flowering trees and shrubs, please get in touch (Australian suppliers only. If you are a hobby gardener in Brisbane region that can supply you're welcome to get in touch):
Clerodendrum (rare species) Ruttya fruticosa Carphalea kirondron Mansoa alliacea (Pseudocalymma alliaceum) Combretum constrictum Dianthera nodosa Gardenia taitensis Graptophyllum excelsum Graptophyllum ilicifolium Graptophyllum pictum (various) Holmskioldia sanguinea Mussaenda Polyscias Rondeletia species Turnera elgans, Turnera ulmifolia Pseuderanthenum (various) Gustavia superba Hibiscus mutabilis Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea' Oxypetalum coeruleum (Tweedia coerulea) Wrightia antidysenterica Aristolochia tagala Malphigia coccigera Tecomanthe hillii Cananga odorata Cassia javanica Cassia nodosa Lagerstroemia speciosa Tabebuia (various) Petrea species Quisqualis indica, Quisqualis mussaendiflora Brunfelsia (rare species) Jacaranda (unusual species or colours) Poinciana (yellow or other unusual colours) Dombeya Eranthemum Eupatorium Evolvulus Iboza Iochroma Solandra species Streptosolen Justicia aurea Ruellia colorata Tibouchina Crossandra Butea monosperma Combretum Polyalthia Guaiacum Medinilla Petrea Brownea Clausena lansium (Wampi) Pachira aquatica (Saba nut) |