Spring Wildflower Show and Native Plants Market

Overview

Green thumbs, your season is here — and so is your market. Each year, the folks at Native Plants Queensland put on a get-together that showcases, celebrates and sells the splendour of Australia's native flora. When it comes to the latter, we mean that literally.

For the two days of September 16 and 17, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha become even more of a greenery-filled wonderland than they already are, with speakers, stalls and plenty of plants for the buying. From acacias to banksias, eucalyptus to ficus, and syzygium to zoysia, if it's an Aussie wildflower or native growth, you'll likely find it at the Spring Wildflower Show and Native Plants Market.

For those looking to spruce up their garden with some local colour, there's no better place to look. And for those just after a glimpse of some eye-catching nature, it's the perfect reason to head to the bottom of the mountain. Both seedling tubes and mature plants are on offer, including specimens you won't find at your usual nurseries, plus advice from the experts. Entry costs $3, and yes, shopping prices are ultra-low as well.

Image: CSIRO.