Gardening responsibly is easy when you choose great plants from our expert suppliers.

ECO

Eco-labelled plants have a low risk of becoming invasive weeds. Learn more.

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SCIENCE

Our certification program is based on the best available science. Find out how we certify.

Certified Gardening Responsibly eco-label

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We’re adding new plants all the time so if you can’t find your favourite plant right away, try searching by growth habit to see other Certified Gardening Responsibly plants similar to the one you like, or simply browse all Certified Gardening Responsibly plants just for a bit of plant-spiration! 

Gardening Responsibly Plants of the Month

Check out some of our favourite ornamental garden plants that look great and have a low risk of spreading into natural areas.

Acalypha wilkesiana
Acalypha wilkesiana (Fijian Fire Plant, Copperleaf, Match Me If You Can)
Growth Habit
Shrub
Certified Gardening Responsibly
Abelia grandiflora ‘Shorty’
Abelia grandiflora ‘Shorty’
Growth Habit
Shrub
Certified Gardening Responsibly
Linnaea uniflora
Linnaea uniflora (Glossy Abelia) (Abelia uniflora)
Growth Habit
Shrub
Certified Gardening Responsibly

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