Rare Plant Research

Specialty Rare Ornamental Nursery. Top products: Scadoxis puniceus, Haemanthus humilis, Musa 'Gran Nain', Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy', Neoregelia 'Fireball'. Rare Plant Research is a specialized wholesale and retail nursery focused on unique, rare, and exotic ornamental plants. Their inventory features a diverse collection of bulbs, perennials, bromeliads, succulents, and Musa species. Operating primarily as a wholesale supplier, the nursery also extends its offerings to the general public via an online storefront and select events. Beyond its horticultural operations, the business utilizes its gardens, associated with Villa Catalana Cellars, as a venue for events including farm-to-table dinners, opera performances, and private celebrations. The business caters to plant enthusiasts and collectors looking for unconventional botanical varieties. They maintain specific shipping policies for international orders and enforce a minimum order threshold for online purchases, reflecting their focus on providing specialized, high-quality plant material to a broader audience of gardeners and collectors.