Ornamental Gourds

Cucurbita lagenaria 'Birdhouse Hard-Shelled'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Birdhouse Hard-Shelled'

Commonly used to make birdhouses, this gourd is also used to make pots, planters, bowls, toys and hanging baskets. Once cured, hard-shelled gourds such as Birdhouse will last indefinately and can be painted, carved, cut or drilled as you would...

Cucurbita lagenaria 'Corsican Hard-Shelled'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Corsican Hard-Shelled'

Corsican is used to make serving bowls, jewelry boxes, and many other beautifully decorated lidded containers. Once cured, hard-shelled gourds such as Corsican will last indefinately and can be painted, carved, cut or drilled as you would do...

Cucurbita lagenaria 'Long-Handled Dipper Hard-Shelled'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Long-Handled Dipper Hard-Shelled'

Wonderful for painting, decorating or making into a 'dipper'. You will enjoy watching the dipper grow! It can be used as a pot to hold plants or to dip water - leave natural colours or paint as desired.

Cucurbita maxima 'Turks Turban'

Gourds, Ornamental 'Turks Turban'

This colourful, bright orange, red and green buttercup squash is a colourful addition to the fall garden for autumn decoration. Fruits are 20-25cm (8-10 in.) across with a pronounced, striped button reminiscent of a turban. Colours up best if...

Cucurbita pepo 'Bottle Gourds'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Bottle'

Big bright green gourds 8 to 10 long when mature have long necks, some hourglass shapes. Need a long season to produce full-sized gourds. Grow on a trellis for the straightest necks. Use freshly harvested for decorations or dried for longer...

Cucurbita pepo 'Crown of Thorns'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Crown of Thorns'

This fun new type of gourd has thorny-looking projections around the shoulder of the fruit. This is the perfect compliment to a regular small gourd mixture. Includes white, green, and orange fruits both with and without stripes.

Cucurbita pepo 'Lunga Di Napoli (Gourd of Naples)'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Lunga Di Napoli (Gourd of Naples)'

An ornamental gourd only, please do not eat this variety - it doesn't taste very good at all! It's pretty shape makes it popular for birdhouses and other decorative uses such as vases, shakers, etc., as well as lovely centrepieces.

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Cucurbita maxima 'Turks Turban'

Gourds, Ornamental 'Turks Turban'

This colourful, bright orange, red and green buttercup squash is a colourful addition to the fall garden for autumn decoration. Fruits are 20-25cm (8-10 in.) across with a pronounced, striped button reminiscent of a turban. Colours up best if...

Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera 'Nest Egg'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Nest Egg'

Very similar in size and shape to a hen's egg. Used as a decorative egg in baskets and Easter arrangements. Smooth, white and hard, Nest Egg gourds have many uses.

Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera 'Pear Bi-colour'

Gourd, Ornamental 'Pear Bi-colour'

Wonderfully coloured gourd. Several look great nestled in harvest basket as a Thanksgiiving table decoration! The lower half is green with yellow stripes and the upper half is yellow or tan. Smooth and hard outside skin.

Cucurbita species 'Ornamental Assorted Mix'

Gourd Ornamental Mix

A mixture of 11 gourd varieties, selection depending on supplier. Many shapes and sizes. Gourds need all the summer they can get to develop. Vines are prolific, with many decorative fruits.

Suited to hot humid weather, sunny locations,...