Capitol Wholesale Nursery

Capitol Wholesale Nursery Servicing the Bay Area for over 40 years as a premier grower, plant broker and re-wholesaler.

Hey plant lovers - rep your favorite nursery with a FREE tote bag! 🛍️ For a limited time, get a branded tote on us with ...
09/17/2026

Hey plant lovers - rep your favorite nursery with a FREE tote bag! 🛍️ For a limited time, get a branded tote on us with ANY purchase from our nursery. Small plant, houseplant, native plant, big plant - they’ll all get you your free bag!

What color bag do you want? 🤔

09/13/2026

🌸 Flower shape is one of the most underrated design tools in landscaping. While color usually gets all the attention, mixing different bloom structures is what gives a garden real dimension, rhythm, and punch.

🌷 Flowers come in so many unique shapes, from dramatic vertical spires to soft trumpets. Mixing these contrasting silhouettes turns a standard flower bed into a layered, dynamic display that keeps the eye moving through the space.

Looking to add some structure and uniqueness to your garden beds? Come check out our wide variety of blooms at Capitol Wholesale Nursery in San Jose.

Our San Jose nursery will be open 8:30AM – 4PM on Labor Day. Bring your kids, dogs, walking shoes and sunscreen and come...
09/06/2026

Our San Jose nursery will be open 8:30AM – 4PM on Labor Day. Bring your kids, dogs, walking shoes and sunscreen and come shop our acres of beautiful plants!

P.S. Prices are phenomenally low on our end of summer sale stock. Don’t miss this chance to brighten up your pre-fall garden at the lowest prices of the season!

09/06/2026

🍃 Wondering what to shop for this Labor Day? Look no further than bold foliage that can keep your garden looking incredible all year long! Relying on unique leaf textures and colors gives your garden a pop no matter what is blooming.

🎨 You can combine deep glossy purples like Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’, bold broad texture from Farfugium japonicum ‘Giganteum’, intricate silvery-white cuts of Centaurea gymnocarpa, and colorful variegated leaves like Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’, all of which can be seen in the video!

✂️ Mixing these contrasting leaf styles creates movement and depth that keeps your garden looking vibrant no matter the season.

Ready to level up your landscape design with high-impact foliage? Stop by Capitol Wholesale Nursery in San Jose to find your favorite leaf textures in person.

Have a rosy Thursday everybody 🌺
08/20/2026

Have a rosy Thursday everybody 🌺

Can you guess? While this looks like a flower or something from Little Shop of Horrors, it’s actually…fruit! This ripe C...
08/19/2026

Can you guess? While this looks like a flower or something from Little Shop of Horrors, it’s actually…fruit! This ripe Corky’s Honey Delight fig burst open while still on the tree, making us do a double take - we’ve never seen anything like it at the nursery! 👀

Have you ever seen this before? Let us know in the comments!

08/18/2026

🌺 Looking to bring a huge splash of color to your yard? Bougainvillea is perfect for creating walls of vibrant blooms that instantly elevate any space.

🎨 What makes these plants so unique is that their bright “flowers” are actually colorful, papery leaves called bracts. They come in an amazing range of shades including deep purples, fiery reds, and bright whites.

🌿 They are heat lovers and drought-tolerant once established. Whether you want to train them up a trellis, spill over a retaining wall, or keep them in patio pots, they add incredible texture and color all season long.

Ready to check them out for yourself? Be sure to stop by and take a look at the nursery!

06/24/2026

🔥 Blanket flowers (Gaillardia) are the ultimate sun-lovers, and their common name comes from the way their fiery red, orange, and yellow petals mimic the vibrant, woven patterns of traditional Native American blankets.

🦋 Blanket flowers attract pollinators and can bloom all summer long; deadheading, while not strictly necessary, can promote continuous blooming.

💧Once established, they are drought tolerant.

☀️ Plant in medium to dry soil, in full sun if possible.

Ready to add some serious warmth to your hot, sunny spots? Stop by Capitol Wholesale Nursery in San Jose to check out our full Gaillardia lineup.

06/14/2026

🌿 A dark corner in your yard might make for the perfect opportunity: planting a native shade plant. These are the ultimate low-light champions, naturally built to handle spots that rarely see direct sun.

🪴 Planting a native shade plant is a total game-changer for Bay Area landscapes. Because these plants naturally evolved to thrive under forest canopies and redwood understories, they easily handle low-light conditions while requiring a fraction of the water that traditional shade lovers need.

🍇 A perfect example is Vaccinium ovatum (California Huckleberry / Evergreen Huckleberry), which you can see at the end of the video. This versatile native brings incredible year-round structure to the garden with its glossy foliage, delicate spring blooms, and the dark, flavorful berries that follow.

Come visit Capitol Wholesale Nursery in San Jose to explore our full selection of native shade lovers and find the perfect fit for your next landscaping project.

06/03/2026

✨Looking to add some vibrant color and classic elegance to your garden? Hydrangeas are the perfect choice for creating a lush, high-impact look in your landscape.

💫 These stunning shrubs are incredibly versatile, coming in a beautiful variety of shapes and unique colors. Depending on the variety, you can find blooms ranging from deep blues and vivid purples to bright pinks and crisp whites. Their flower heads also vary from dense, rounded mopheads to delicate, airy lacecaps.

💙 Featured first in the video is Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer’ (Bailmer). This particular variety is a favorite because it is known for blooming on both old and new wood, giving you a much longer season of gorgeous color.

Whether you have a shady garden spot that needs brightening or you want to add some dramatic texture to your yard, we have a fantastic selection ready for your next project.

Address

2938 Everdale Drive
San Jose, CA
95148

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+14082390589

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