Family grown perennials and annuals at Roberta's Unique Gardens

We got our unofficial start in the 1950s, when our grandmother Sylvia took her extraordinary green thumb on the road, traveling around the world with our dad Ernie to look for unique plants to bring home and exhibit at flower and garden shows. They found Ti plants in Hawaii, lavender in England, Massangeana cane in Central America and bulbs in Holland. The folks back home were delighted to find exotics that were easy to grow, and it wasn't long before our company took root.
Today, we still do business with many of the families who originally sold cuttings to our grandmother, and our kids (her great-grandchildren)—all of whom inherited her passion for plants are helping to grow the Roberta's Unique Gardens into the future.

Talk about serendipitous! Over twenty years ago, QVC contacted us about appearing on their network, and we realized we'd be able to carry on Roberta's legacy by bringing a whole new kind of flower & garden show directly to a savvy group of viewers. Our partnership with QVC allows us to offer unique varieties not readily available at local nurseries and garden shops. And our close relationships with breeders ensure QVC customers are always getting the newest, best, easiest-to-grow plants available.

We nurture and grow our plants in our two state-of-the-art nurseries. Our perennials are raised in plastic hoop houses in Indiana, where they can sleep through the winter and wake up strong and healthy in March after a good long restorative nap.
Our annuals and edibles are grown in southern Michigan, where they thrive in the cool early spring climate. We're especially proud of our Michigan trial gardens, where numerous breeders showcase their plants alongside ours. It's a great place for customers to come and see what's new and compare different varieties and cultivars.

Easy-to-grow starts with healthy plants, so we make sure ours arrive undamaged and ready to plant. We worked with package designers in Holland to design our 100%-recycled plastic blister forms that hold our pots perfectly in place and allow them to breathe during their trip. The blisters are carefully tucked into recyclable cardboard boxes to ensure safe travels and environmental sustainability.

Life is too short for disappointments! At Roberta's, we want you to enjoy success with everything you grow. All of our plants were chosen to be easy to grow, but if your perennial doesn’t make it one year or your annual / tropical plants don’t survive 90 days from the shipment date, we'll send you a replacement free of charge.

Whether you have acres of land, an average backyard, or a patio full of containers, Roberta's has the plants and expertise to ensure your garden thrives. Email us and tell us what your dream garden looks like and we'll help you pick the plants to make your vision come to life.