Tick off some those items on mum’s wishlist. Find the perfect gift for her this Mother’s Day.
We’ve curated a selection of mum-approved gifts to spoil the person in your life who truly deserves it.
For mums who don’t want anything
1. Cyclamen: It’s a small gift with a big statement that lasts throughout the colder months of the year. Our cyclamens are currently in full bloom and start at $12.99.
2. Floral cupcakes from Boutique Treats by Ange: If mum says a bouquet won’t cut it because she can’t eat it, we’ve found a solution. Ange’s delectable treats are almost too exquisite to eat and are only $12.99 each from Station Cafe.
3. Begonia ‘Fancy Pants’: Mums deserve something fancy, and ‘Fancy Pants’, with their long-flowering period and low-light requirements, can brighten up a hanging basket or patio for $39.99.
4. Yellow Banksia Rose: For the very demure and mindful lady in your life, a Lady Banks’ rose just makes sense at $19.99.
5. Zygocactus: Christmas cactuses may bloom at Christmas time in other parts of the world, but in Australia, they bloom for mum. Our zygocactuses are blooming now at $24.99.
6. Your time: Perhaps the best gift is the gift of time. Take some time out of your day and plant some spring bulbs with mum. Our spring bulbs start at $11.50. Don’t forget to add a bulb planter at $29.99 to make it easy on her lower back.
For mums who live for wildlife
1. Boronias: Unassuming yet highly prized for its perfume, boronias are an excellent bee and butterfly magnet. They also make the perfect potted gift to place next to mum’s patio door. We have a selection of boronia varieties in store from $16.99.
2. Telopea ‘Essie’s Gift’: Bird, bee and bushwalker attracting, our very own Telopea truncata ‘Essie’s Gift’ is named after Tassie Waratah Woman Essie Huxley. We can’t think of a stronger gift for the strong women in our life at $19.99.
3. Elaeocarpus: The dainty pink petticoats of the elaeocarpus transform into little blue berries that attract a host of birds to the garden. $39.99 each.
4. Jacaranda: Surprise mum with something completely unexpected, like the magical celebration that is the jacaranda. When in flower, the lavender trumpet-shaped blooms invite bees, butterflies and a host of other insects. For $15.99 each, it’s definitely worth the celebration.
5. Corymbia ‘Precious’: Bees adore flowering gums, and so will mum come February, when corymbias begin to hum with the persistent buzzing of bees. Our grafted corymbias are $150 each.
6. Agonis: A sleek weeping small tree that is highly suited to Tasmania’s coastal conditions. Agonis flexuosa makes a stunning spring display of flowers that attract birds, from $27.99.
For mums who love perfume
1. Camellia: While camellias are not known for their fragrance, ‘With Love’ will stop mum in her tracks with its subtle scent. $110 each.
2. Daphnes: There is nothing quite like the scent of daphnes to lift spirits on a dreary winter day. Classic, elegant and timeless, we have a few different varieties of daphnes starting at $21.99 each.
3. Luculia ‘Early Dawn’: If mum has a frost-free spot in the garden luculias will keep her happy all winter long with their beautifully fragrant blossoms. $99 each.
4. Rhododendron ‘Kallista’: For the mum who loves her rhodos, ‘Kallista’ will reward her with flamboyant, funnel-shaped flowers with a rich burst of fragrance. $49.99 each.
5. Magnolia ‘Stellar Ruby’: The aptly named ‘Stellar Ruby’ is great for a hedge that will fill the garden with a fruity scent from spring to summer. $94.99 each.
6. Wintersweet: If mum likes a gift that is somewhat out of the box, wintersweet brightens up the winter months with a steady supply of bright yellow and deliciously spicy scented blossoms. They’re great for cut flowers that will keep in the vase for weeks. 39.99 each.
For mums who love the great indoors
1. Peace Lily: Easy to care for and highly rewarding with its gorgeous white flowers, the peace lily is a wonderful plant to have at home. Our large specimen peace lily is $250.
2. Umbrella Plant: With its glossy green and yellow foliage, the variegated umbrella plant can lift up an empty spot. Our large specimen umbrella plant is $110.
3. Ponytail Palm: Bring a little bit of the tropics into mum’s home with the ponytail palm for $99. All you need is a sunny spot and a Piña colada.
4. Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’: The popular variegated form of Monstera deliciosa will have mum starry eyed at only $69.99.
5. Strelitzia: If mum has a large spot in the house to fill, the giant white bird of paradise is a perfect gift with its impressively large banana-like leaves and elegant blue and white birdlike flowers. $49.99 each.
6. Decorative pots: Our lightweight decorative pots are great for indoor plants and come in rust, white or grey. Buy 1 and get 1 free starting at $25.
For mums with a culinary flair
1. Lemon Pinky: With its large, variegated leaves and pink-centred fruit, ‘Lemon Pinky’ makes a delightful gift for mum. She might even make you some pink lemonade. $94.99.
2. Curry Leaf Plant: Flathead fish curry, Sri Lankan chicken curry, kari kapitan, mulligatawny. Think of all the wonderfully warming curries you’ll share with mum on a cold winter night. $54.99 each.
3. Camellia Tea Plant: If mum likes to make things from scratch, how about growing something from scratch? The tea plant is highly suited to Tassie’s conditions, and mum can experiment with drying leaves for matcha or black tea. $27.99 each.
4. Heavenly Scent Peach: Add the novelty of a donut peach to mum’s orchard. ‘Heavenly Scent’ has exceptionally sweet fruit, perfect on its own or in a cheeky peach crumble. $59.99.
5. Herbs: A chef always needs a steady supply of fines herbes to add to her repertoire. From the classic French tarragon to the unusual pink-flowering rosemary, we have a large selection of herbs starting at $6.30.
For mums who don’t need more plants
1. Bird Baths: Add a spot in the garden for mum to practice her newfound love of ornithology. Our bird baths start at $145.
2. Hanging Baskets: If mum is always lamenting a lack of space in the garden, a statement hanging basket is the perfect solution to her woes. $99 each.
3. Garden Ornaments: We have a variety of sandstone bowls, statues, and rain catchers that add character and whimsy to any garden.
4. Teak Garden Settee: Give mum the gift of sitting down in a sunny spot to enjoy her hard work in the garden. Our solid teak furniture will stand the test of time. Visit us for a full price list.
5. Plantology: Whether mum is only just starting out on her plant journey or a seasoned horticulturalist with an eye for garden design, Plantology by Teena Crawford and Lisa Ellis is a wonderful book full of ideas and invaluable information. $95.
6. Gift Voucher: If all else fails, or if mum is just the type of tricky customer who likes to pick things out for herself, you can never go wrong with a gift voucher.
