Outstanding Plants. Environmentally Friendly. Easy Care.
Welcome to Anthony Tesselaar Plants, an international leader in horticultural project management based in Melbourne, Australia. Backed by a strategic network of global specialists, our core team works tirelessly to discover, evaluate, and introduce elite garden and landscape plants to the world stage. We are deeply committed to bringing you exceptional varieties that are truly best-in-class, ensuring every single plant is both eco-friendly and remarkably easy to care for.
Our search for standout botanical candidates is a continuous journey built on trusted relationships with the world’s top plant breeders. Guided by our team’s expert, highly experienced eyes, these collaborations allow us to uncover rare and distinctive plant varieties. We believe that a great plant must do more than just look good; it must reliably thrive and perform beautifully in real-world settings.
To guarantee this success, all our plant candidates undergo exhaustive, multi-year trialling in diverse climates and locations across the globe. Only the absolute strongest varieties survive this rigorous testing process to enter commercial production. Once approved, they are grown and distributed through our trusted local network of licensed wholesale growers, ensuring the plants you buy are perfectly acclimated to your region.
We invite you to explore the future of gardening and commercial landscaping with us. Wholesale growers and landscapers can view our current catalogue of our distinctively different plants online to discover our latest releases. For partnerships, catalogue access, or general inquiries, please connect with our global team directly at contactus@tesselaar.com.
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The Back Story. Our foundation in Innovation
A Heritage of Horticulture Expertise
Anthony Tesselaar’s deep-rooted passion for horticulture began in 1967 within his family’s business—one of Australia’s largest and most successful floricultural operations. Born to Dutch horticulturalists, Anthony gained unmatched, hands-on experience by managing plant selections and marketing for the family’s five Mail Order catalogues and acclaimed annual Garden Festivals. This early immersion laid a solid foundation of commercial knowledge and sparked a lifelong dedication to discovering exceptional plant varieties.
Shaping the Horticultural Industry
To deepen his understanding of the global landscape, Anthony spent eight years serving on state and national nursery industry boards, including five years as president. His leadership extended to both State and Federal government boards, where he focused sharply on marketing, research, and development. This high-level governance gave him unique, valuable insights into the broader industry, allowing him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and real-world consumer demands.
The Birth of a Global Sensation
In 1989, Anthony recognised a massive opportunity to revolutionise how plants were introduced to the public. He pioneered a radical approach to plant marketing by launching a unique, eco-friendly, standout rose variety. Using what is now our proprietary structured commercialisation program, he turned the Flower Carpet® rose into a massive global sensation. This milestone marked the official establishment of Anthony Tesselaar Plants, proving that sustainability and massive commercial success could go hand in hand.
An Enduring Global Mission
Today, Anthony Tesselaar Plants continues to thrive on that very same foundation of innovation and environmental responsibility. We partner with specialised breeders and elite growers worldwide, maintaining an endless cycle of discovery-through-to-release. By blending decades of historical expertise with strict global testing, we ensure that every new plant in our catalogue remains distinctively different, highly rewarding to grow, and strictly eco-friendly.
Our International Licensed Grower Network