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Nursery and Garden Stock

With the natural bushland as a backdrop, our Nursery blooms all year round with Australian native species and seasonal outdoor and indoor plants. We also specialise in seasonal potted Roses or Rose bushes, Desert Roses, Succulents, Venus Fly Traps, Pitcher plants, Hanging plants and indoor plants. Looking for advice - we can recommend planting for interiors, patios, Native Gardens and more – just ask our Leading Horticulturalist. We also have a large range of pots for outdoor plants as well as high quality cast iron garden furniture.

Garden Centre Brisbane: Nursery & Garden Industry Queemsland (NGIQ) - member

Garden Care

  • Insecticide
  • Fertilizers
  • Herbicides
  • Potting Mix
  • Sugar Cane Mulch

Garden Decor

  • Pots
  • Birdbaths
  • Statues
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Outdoor Furniture

In season Rose bushes: Hybrid Tea, Floribunda and David Austins and new releases: Mr Lincoln, Double Delight, Peace, Dolly Parton, Blue Moon, Papa Meilland, Queen Elizabeth, Freisia, Just Joey, Modern Shrub Rose, Heaven on Earth, Fairytale magic, Angel Face, Charles De Gaulle, Vol de Nuit, Gold Medal, Princess de monico and many more.

Plant Range

  • Rose Bushes

  • Adeniums

  • Venus Fly traps
    (Nov-Mar)

  • African Violets

  • Bat plants

  • Hoyas

  • Climbers

  • Fruit trees

  • Indoor plants

  • Natives

  • Cacti

  • Succulents​

  • Hanging plants

Growing Roses in Brisbane - tips for getting the best results

Roses can grow well in Brisbane’s subtropical climate. They do need to be given the right positioning, airflow, and soil preparation to handle the region's intense summer heat and humidity.

1. Sunlight & Positioning

  • Morning Sun Priority: Choose an open spot that receives a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally focusing on morning sun to dry overnight dew quickly. 
     

  • Maximum Airflow: Because Brisbane's climate is highly humid, leave a 60cm to 1m gap around each bush. Ample air circulation is the best preventative defense against fungal diseases like Black Spot.

2. Soil Preparation & Planting

  • Optimal Timing: Potted roses can be planted anytime but are usually for sale from autumn to spring. You must strictly avoid planting in the peak of summer to prevent extreme root stress. 
     

  • Soil Requirements: Roses need rich, well-drained soil. Prepare your planting site with organic matter, compost, and well-rotted manure.
     

  • Pot Planting: If you are using containers, choose a large pot (at least 40cm across) and use a premium specialty blend like Searles Fruit, Citrus & Rose Mix. 

3. Watering & Mulching

  • Deep Watering: Deliver long, soaking waterings at the root level rather than quick, frequent sprays.
     

  • Keep Foliage Dry: Avoid overhead sprinklers late in the day. Leaves must remain dry going into the night to prevent fungal outbreaks.
     

  • Heavy Mulching: Apply a thick layer of organic mulch  to insulate root systems from hot summer soil temperatures and retain vital moisture.

4. Feeding & Maintenance

  • Seasonal Feeding: Roses need regular feeding. Apply a complete rose fertiliser (Searles Flourish or any Rose food) as per instructions.
     

For localized troubleshooting, you can also access the Queensland Rose Society for resources and advice from regional consulting rosarians. 

Phone (07) 3206 1222

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Hoya Garden Plaza: 546 Redland Bay Road, Alexandra Hills, QLD​
(between Capalaba and Victoria Point)
Closed some public Holidays:  Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day,
New Year's Day
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