Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA), in collaboration with plant nomenclature experts, industry stakeholders and horticulturists, has released new plant labelling guidelines aimed at providing the best possible information for consumers buying plants.

These guidelines aim to give Australians uniform and accurate information when purchasing plants, including details about plant characteristics, safety, and growing conditions. They are designed to help Australians make informed decisions about their choice of plant as well as how and where they might plant it.

The new guidelines include requirements for plant retailers and growers alike to provide correct information about their plants, including the plant botanical name and acknowledgement of appropriate health warnings.