Young plants

Young garden plants in Canada

Updated 4 November 2026

Young garden plants in Canada cost about CA$6 to CA$18 for a small potted perennial or houseplant, CA$13 to CA$16 for a shrub in a 1 to 3 gallon pot, and CA$37 to CA$50 for a hydrangea or gardenia. Describe your crop, quantity and city on BlaBlaPrice to get offers for the plants you need.

Pot sizes and warranty

Canadian nurseries describe pots in inches or gallons, so ask for the size as printed, for example a 4-inch pot or a 3-gallon pot, and the plant's height in centimetres. Warranties differ widely. One Calgary nursery gives one year from purchase on trees, shrubs and evergreens, and perennials only until the end of the purchase year, while seasonal plants carry no warranty at all. Ask the seller which terms apply before you pay.

Season and planting time

November is late for planting outdoors across most of Canada, because the ground freezes from December to February. Most young plants are set out in spring, from May to June, once the last frost has passed. Houseplants can be bought at any time of year, but indoor air is dry in winter, so keep them away from heating vents.

Imports, protected varieties and what to ask

Plants that come from abroad must meet the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's plant protection import requirements, so check them before you order a plant shipped across the border. Some named varieties are protected by plant breeders' rights for 25 years. In the request, give the plant name or crop, the grade, the quantity, the pot size and your delivery city, and ask about the seller's warranty.

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