The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Plant trials

We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate.

We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate. The plants featured have amazing flower power, vigour and pest resistance.

Download your own copy of the top 16 performing plants. All plants should be available from better retail garden centres.

Plant trial winners 2023

Plant trial winners 2022

Plant trial winners 2020

Plant trial winners 2019 

  • Close up of the Agapanthus blue thunder
    2020 winner - Agapanthus 'Blue Thunder'
  • Achillea 'Pineapple Mango' blooming
    2020 winner - Achillea 'Pineapple Mango'
  • Blue flowers of the Geranium 'Rozanne'
    2020 winner - Geranium 'Rozanne'
  • Pink flowers of the Osteospermum 'Tradewinds Cinnamon'
    2020 winner - Osteospermum 'Tradewinds Cinnamon'
  • Close up of the Mangave 'Pineapple Express'
    2020 winner - Mangave 'Pineapple Express'
Bench amongst trees overlooking the view of the Garden

Visit

Discover everything the Botanic Gardens of Sydney has to offer, from walking trails, tours, garden areas and more.
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Garden explorer

Discover in-depth information about every plant there is in the Gardens.
Chrysanthemum Stoke Apricot Delight Asteraceae at Mount Tomah

Must see

Every month our Volunteer Guides select a range of plants and other Garden features to create a self-guided tour.