About AW 1770 Botanic Nursery
Welcome to AW 1770 Botanic Nursery, a small, family-operated business based in the beautiful town of Agnes Water, Central Queensland. We specialize in offering hard-to-find tropical plants that bring an instant tropical feel to any garden. With a focus on Hibiscus, Bromeliads, and Frangipani, we’re passionate about helping plant enthusiasts across Australia create their own lush, tropical oases.
Our Story
Our journey began in 2017 when we purchased our 10-acre property in Agnes Water with a dream of creating a tropical paradise in Central Queensland. As keen gardeners with a love for the vibrant, tropical look, we wanted to share our passion with others. After years of preparation and growing our collection, we moved permanently to the property in 2022 and officially launched our online nursery in September 2024.
Our nursery is inspired by the connections we’ve made with other passionate growers over the years. We’re grateful to Chris and Patricia Noble from Hibiscus World, who have been supplying us with stunning grafted Hibiscus since 2007, and to Jenny and Tom at Blackwall Frangipani, who inspired our love for Frangipani. Our Bromeliad collection has been shaped by the expertise and generosity of Wendy and John Peske, George Stamatis, and Julie from Fallen Trees.
What Makes Us Unique
At AW 1770 Botanic Nursery, we pride ourselves on offering collector items that you won’t find in regular retail nurseries. As a small nursery, we focus on growing a few plants of many varieties, rather than mass-producing a limited selection. This allows us to provide a diverse range of rare and unique plants to our customers.
We also offer mail-order services to plant lovers across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, the ACT, and even to restricted states like Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia through plant concierge services. For locals, we’re open by appointment, offering a personal touch to those in our community.
Our Plants
We specialize in three stunning plant types that are easy to grow, low-maintenance once established, and perfect for creating a tropical vibe:
- Hibiscus: Our Hibiscus are sourced from Hibiscus World and are generally grafted, ensuring strong, healthy plants with vibrant blooms. We have started to hybridise as well and we are looking forward to bringing new varieties to the market.
- Bromeliads: Grown right here on our property, our Bromeliads are striking, exotic, and perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces. From Alcantarea and Vriesea through to Neos and Tillandsia
- Frangipani: We grow our own Frangipani, offering a variety of these timeless, fragrant trees that bring elegance to any garden. From old favourites and collector varieties to newer Thai Imports. We’ve planted thousands of seedlings to see what else we can introduce to the Australian market in the future.
Our Mission
We’re passionate about providing plant enthusiasts with access to rare and hard-to-find tropical plants. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your gardening journey, we aim to inspire and delight with our unique offerings.
Let’s Grow Together
At AW 1770 Botanic Nursery, we’re here to help you create your dream garden with plants that are as unique as you are. Explore our online store to discover our collection, or book an appointment to visit us in Agnes Water. Let us help you bring the beauty of the tropics to your home, no matter where you are in Australia.
