Our Story
History
Redbreast Plants was first known as Robin Hill Trees. It was started by Barney Roberts as a hobby away from dairy farming, in the mid 1970s.
Barney's sons Bruce and Max continued managing the Nursery after Barney retired. During the 1990s the Nursery was renamed to Redbreast Nurseries and opened two outlets in Margate (near Hobart) and Legana (near Launceston).
In the late 1990s the Legana outlet was closed due to tightening markets.
In 2004 Redbreast Nurseries was renamed to Redbreast Plants.
Our Plants
Redbreast Plants currently has over 500 plants in its database and previously cultivated the large majority of these. All of the plants are Australian Natives suited to Tasmanian growing conditions.
Our People
Over the years Redbreast Plants has employed many plant enthusiasts. The Nurseries are kept running by a variety of talented and motivated individuals who love working with plants and increasing their knowledge about them.
Our Locations
Robin Hill - Flowerdale
Robin Hill was acquired by Barney Roberts in 1947. It was a property close to his family home Currajong, also in Flowerdale. This is where our main propagation nursery operates today.
Margate
Margate was acquired by Bruce and Max Roberts in the early 1990s as an outlet for Redbreast Plants, to service the Hobart area.
