About us

Sonters Fern Nurseries is a specialist fern propagation and production company.

We operate our Nurseries in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane , with over 12 ha of covered growing space.

We are a family owned business, started by George and Val Sonter over 50 years ago.
 

Our Nurseries propagate over1.5 million fern plugs each year, always using our own spore and our range includes over 60 varieties of ferns.
 

Sonters are national suppliers to the large chain store retailers and we supply smaller garden centres across Australia.

 

We also supply plants for council plantings and landscaping contracts.

Our Fern Range includes all the iconic fern varieties-

Maidenhair varieties

Table fern varieties( pteris ferns)

Serenity fern

Birds Nest Ferns

Tree Ferns

Elk Horn Ferns

Stag Horn Ferns

Holly Fern

The Autumn Fern

Cold Climate Ferns

Extensive range of native Ausralian ground Ferns  

Including 

Doodias and Blechnums.

 

These Ferns are generally available accross our wide range of  sizes-

From plug trays , then pot sizes including 6cm,9cm, 10cm, 12cm, 15cm 18cm and 20cm.

 

Our nurseries produce a wide range of gift planters, terrariums in many sizes and bespoke fern boards with birds nests, elk horns and stag horns mounted and ready for display.