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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, and16 carry a large range of native plant varieties, ranging in size from tubestock to 200mm, plus a growing range of advanced stock.

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

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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.  

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

Or we can grow to order in our on site propagation nursery
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GROWING NATIVE PLANTS IN THE CANBERRA REGION
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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

Angus Stewart
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ANY QUESTIONS? CALL US AT:

02 6257 6666  |  0402 307 275

Cool Country Natives is located in Pialligo, Canberra.

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Summer Trading

(generally Sept to May)

Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Saturday & Sunday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm

(Open Public Holidays, from 10:00am to 4:00pm)

(Closed Good Friday and Anzac Day)

(Closed Christmas, New Year)

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See Contact Us Page for Winter Trading hours

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5A Beltana Rd, Pialligo - ACT 2609

retail@coolcountrynatives.com.au

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Cool Country Natives would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our nursery operates, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge their ongoing connection to culture and lands and their valuable contribution to local community. We thank the Ngunnawal people and their ancestors for caring for the many native plant species of this region, thus making it possible for us to continue to grow and showcase these plants today. 

ยฉ 2016 by Cool Country Natives

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