Young plants

Young plants in Australia: prices, pot sizes and planting

Updated 31 October 2026

Young plants in Australia cost from about A$5.95 for a small single plant to about A$84 for a box of eight, according to sellers' websites in October 2026. Prices depend on the plant, the pot size and the quantity, so the quickest way to a current price for your garden is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Planting season in the southern hemisphere

October is spring, which is a good time to plant in Australia, and autumn runs March to May. Summer runs December to February with hot, dry spells, so young plants bought now need regular watering through the warm weeks. Winter runs June to August, and cooler areas can see frost, so ask the seller which plants suit your climate.

Pot sizes and quantities

Pot sizes are given in millimetres, such as a 45 mm tubestock plant, a 100 mm pot or a 140 mm pot, and larger pots usually cost more. Single plants are priced per plant, while mixed boxes of eight are priced as one item, so compare like with like. Ask whether delivery to your city is included in the price.

Nursery standards and warranty

Watering systems used in a nursery should meet the standards developed by Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, which is a useful question to ask a supplier. Under Australian Consumer Law there is no fixed minimum warranty period. Instead, goods must last for a reasonable time, and a warranty given by the seller must include certain information. For plants, ask what happens if a young plant fails in its first weeks.

What to put in your request

Name the crop, the grade, the quantity, the age and size you want, and where the plants will go. Say when you need them, your city and your budget. A garden bed of a set size, or a pot on a balcony, is easier to quote than "some plants", so give the space in metres.

Your request on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the planting in your own words in the chat, and add a photo of the spot if it helps. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden. For related products, see Seedlings & garden plants or Garden & allotment.