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White Bat Plant, Tacca integrifolia (syn. Tacca nivea). Without doubt one of the world's most spectacular and unique flowering plants. Native to the highlands of New Guinea, Malaysia, Laos and Northern India, this plant has proved to be remarkably hardy and flourishes in a wide range of climates from temperate to tropical. A shade-loving understorey plant to 1.5m, it has huge glossy leaves and produces extraordinary flowers, held above the foliage, of black, white and violet, perhaps resembling a mask, with long silky tendrils. An amazing addition to any garden, it will also flower well in containers or pot.

HOT PINK HELICONIA, Heliconia bourgeana. One of the most cold tolerant heliconias for sun or shade, this outstanding specimen is native to inland Mexico, and has produced beautiful bright pink flowers in a variety of locations between Sydney and Mossman in North Queensland. A tidy heliconia to 2.5m with lush foliage, its flowers, which grow up to 60 cms long are the equal of any of the more tropical heliconias.

BEEHIVE GINGER, ZINGIBER SPECTABILIS. A very tough ginger for sun or shade, which will grow and flower well in either rich or poor soils. Throughout the summer months a profusion of superb, large

Laura Apple, Syzygium rubrimolle is native to the sandstone escarpments near Laura, inland from Cooktown. The Laura Apple produces masses of white flowers which are followed by dark purple-maroon apple sized fruits which are edible. It grows very well at least as far south as subtropical NSW producing a squat tree to 6m. Ideal for small gardens.

Daintree Penda, Lindsayomyrtus racemoides need not be in flower to be classed as highly ornamental. This tree to 8m produces amazing new growth from brilliant purple to pink then lime-green before maturing dark green. Native to the Wet Tropics, but grows equally well in southern latitudes. Flowers are showy and white. A rarely available species.

 

Plant list of Botanic Gardens Nursery
Our current plant list is available via PDF link. Additional species and photos may also be available upon request. View current nursery stock list.

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Plant prices of Botanic Gardens Nursery
Prices depend on ease of propagation and the ability to source material. The majority of plants are produced in 50mm native plant tubes and standard 140mm round pots, however other sizes are used when necessary.

Freight and packaging of Botanic Gardens Nursery
     bullet No minimum order purchase.
     bullet Small orders sent by express or regular post.
     bullet For larger orders; trays hold 80 x 2“ native plant tubes or 12 x 140mm pots.
     bullet Cost of freight is usually $10 to $20 per tray. Freight price increases with distance.      

Arboretum list of Botanic Gardens Nursery
This list details all species currently grown and those previously trialled within the arboretum since plantings began in 1993. The arboretum is located within a subtropical climate 10 km from the coast, at 70m asl, within far north-eastern NSW. The coldest temperature recorded since the start of 1995 was 0.9◦C and the hottest 44◦C. Rainfall averages at 1700mm/70”) per year with heavier rain in late Summer and Autumn. The soil is deep and derived from metamorphic rock with some basalt influence. Don’t hesitate to request information and plants from this list; however many won't be currently available. View Arboretum list.

Web links of Botanic Gardens Nursery
     bullet Biotropica Australia
     bullet Australian Bushfoods Forum
     bullet Trees for Earth-Tree Care Products

      Botanic Gardens
     bullet Aust. Botanic Gardens and Arboreta
     bullet Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
     bullet Fairchild Botanic Gardens
     bullet Singapore Botanic Gardens

Contact Botanic Gardens Nursery

        Botanic Gardens Nursery
        Kris Kupsch and Kim Stephensen
        +61.0740965090 Mobile: 0439557438
        271 Lake Barrine Road, Malanda 4885, Queensland, Australia
        ABN: 41 178 785 439
        kriskupsch@botanicgardensnursery.com
        sales@botanicgardensnursery.com
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