Climate Zones for Australian Gardeners
Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden.
How to Use Climate Zones
First, find your climate zone using the map or descriptions below. Next, refer to our sowing chart, which provides approximate sowing times for our most popular seeds for each climate zone.
While knowing your climate zone is helpful when planning your garden, there are many other factors that may affect how your plants grow, including unseasonal weather conditions, the specific microclimate of your garden and how you care for your plants. You know your garden better than us, so if a different climate zone seems to ‘fit’ your garden better, go ahead and use it as a guide.
Our climate zones cover huge areas of Australia, so we recommend gardeners also consider their local conditions when planning what and when to plant. For example, gardeners in alpine areas have shorter growing seasons than gardeners in cool coastal areas, even though both alpine and coastal areas are included in our ‘Cool Temperate’ climate zone. We recommend gardeners in cool regions look at the ‘days to maturity’ information provided for each variety and choose those that will mature in a short (6-12 week) growing season.
Tropical
- Includes: Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Exmouth
- High humidity summers with most rainfall in summer and dry, warm winters. Includes northern Australia from Exmouth (WA) across to south of Townsville (Qld).
- Set as my climate
Arid
- Includes: Alice Springs, Mildura, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo
- Hot dry summers, winters can be warm or cool depending on the region. Includes a large area of central Australia from the WA coast to Charleville (Qld), Tamworth (NSW) and Albury-Wodonga (NSW/Vic).
- Set as my climate
Subtropical
- Includes: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast
- Warm humid summers with high summer rainfall and mild winters. Includes coastal Queensland and northern NSW from north of Mackay to just south of Coffs Harbour.
- Set as my climate
Temperate
- Includes: Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Toowoomba, Central Coast NSW, Wollongong, Bunbury
- Moderate humidity and reliable rainfall, with four distinct seasons. Includes coastal areas from north of Port Macquarie to south of Woollongong in NSW, coastal SA and the southeastern coast of WA.
- Set as my climate
Cool Temperate
- Includes: Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Launceston, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Mt Gambier
- Low humidity with most rainfall in winter; hot dry summers and cold winters. Some regions will experience frosts and snow. Includes coastal areas of south-eastern Australia and alpine areas of Victoria, NSW and Tasmania.
- Set as my climate
Climate Zones FAQ
What if I can’t find my climate zone?
If you can’t locate your zone from looking at the map or the descriptions on this page, we suggest that you think of
an area that has a climate that’s similar to yours and use the zone for that area as a guide.
What if I live on the border of two zones?
If you live near the border between two zones we suggest you read the descriptions for both zones and decide which
best describes the climate where you live. Depending on the microclimate in your garden, you may be able to grow a
wider range of plants over a longer season than others in your zone. Lucky you!
What is a microclimate?
A microclimate is a small area where the temperature or humidity differs to the climate of the surrounding area. For
example, if you live in a climate zone where frosts are common but your garden is protected by buildings or large
trees, your garden may be frost-free. Similarly, if you live in a warm temperate zone but your garden is at a high
altitude your microclimate may have more in common with the cool temperate zone, so use this as a guide when
deciding which zone is relevant to you.
Can I grow varieties not listed for my climate zone?
While our climate zones and sowing chart will help you decide what is suitable to plant in your garden, they provide
general guidance only. We recommend you start by sowing seed that’s recommended for your climate zone; once you get
a few successes under your belt you can experiment with varieties in neighbouring zones and see how you go –
gardening is all about experimenting after all!
Seedling Mega Pack- Pollinator Friendly, Cut Flowers & Lavender
- A varied collection of flowers for gardens and pots
- Ready to plant seedlings
- Pack includes 10 varied flower seedlings and 5 lavender for mass planting
- NOT TO TAS, WA
Description
Seedling Mega Pack- Pollinator Friendly, Cut Flowers & Lavender
NOT TO TAS, WA
- A varied collection of flowers for gardens and pots
- Ready to plant seedlings
- Pack includes 10 varied flower seedlings and 5 lavender for mass planting
The complete collection of pollinator friendly flowers, cut flowers and lavender, including one each of 10 pollinator friendly and cut flower seedlings, and 5 lavender seedlings for mass planting.
Use seedlings to create an instant flower garden or plant in drifts in an existing garden bed or border. Suitable for pots and containers.
Suitable to plant through May in frost-free areas.
Seedlings are each approximately 5-8cm tall (excluding soil), grown in a fully biodegradable wrapper so they're ready to plant directly into a pot or the garden. Seedlings are packaged in a 100% recycled blister pack to protect the plants during shipping. Planting instructions included.
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Container growing
Attracts beneficial insects
Cut flowers
Ornamental use
Product code: SP-MEGA-002
When to Plant
Suitable to plant through May in frost-free areas.
Contains
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5 x Lavender- Forte Deep Purple (seedling) (Lavandula stoechas)
A perennial shrub with grey-green fragrant foliage and a compact growth habit. Masses of large, vivid purple flower spikes with prominent 'butterfly wings' above the flowers bloom from mid-spring through to autumn. Suitable for containers, garden beds, borders, edging and low hedges, and especially effective when mass planted. Attracts beneficial insects and bees. Drought tolerant once established.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 30-60cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil -
1 x Sweet William- Sweet Magenta (seedling) (Dianthus barbatus)
A biennial growing to 90cm tall with upright straight stems and lance-shaped green leaves. Clusters of fragrant bicoloured magenta and pink flowers bloom from spring to autumn. Suitable to grow in beds, borders or large containers. An excellent long-lasting cut flower grown commercially that can be used as a feature or a filler in bouquets.
Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
Plant Height: 45-90cm
Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil -
1 x Sweet William- Sweet Pink Magic (seedling) (Dianthus barbatus)
A biennial growing to 90cm tall with upright straight stems and lance-shaped green leaves. Clusters of fragrant pale pink and white flowers bloom from spring to autumn. Suitable to grow in beds, borders or large containers. An excellent long-lasting cut flower grown commercially that can be used as a feature or a filler in bouquets.
Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial
Plant Height: 45-90cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil -
1 x Chrysanthemum- Frosty White (seedling) (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
A perennial to 50cm with dark green lobed leaves and a rounded growth habit. The pure white double flowers appear from late summer to autumn. A 'Garden Mum' that can be planted in pots, beds or borders and makes a long-lasting cut flower. Attracts butterflies.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 25-50cm
Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil -
1 x Chrysanthemum- Delano (seedling) (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
An upright perennial to 35cm with a strong spreading growth habit. Green lobed leaves and large purple-red flowers that bloom up to 12cm across from late summer to early autumn and are suitable for cutting. Chrysanthemums are also called 'Pot Mums' because of their suitability to grow in pots, but can also be grown in beds and borders.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 35cm
Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil -
1 x Chrysanthemum- Spring Delano (seedling) (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
An upright perennial to 35cm with a strong spreading growth habit. Green lobed leaves and large bicolour flowers with white and pink, tending towards pure pink in summer. Flowers bloom up to 12cm across from late summer to early autumn and are suitable for cutting. Chrysanthemums are also called 'Pot Mums' because of their suitability to grow in pots, but can also be grown in beds and borders.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 35cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil -
1 x Osteospermum- Tradewinds Yellow (seedling) (Osteospermum ecklonis)
A perennial growing to 35cm with a compact rounded habit, dark green aromatic leaves and bold yellow daisy like flowers wth a darker eye which bloom in spring and summer. Easy to grow. Suitable for containers, hanging baskets, beds and borders. Attracts beneficial insects.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 35cm
Position: Full sun, moist well drained soil -
1 x Lavender- Aromatico Blue (seedling) (Lavandula angustifolia)
A perennial shrub growing to 35cm with grey-green fragrant foliage and a compact growth habit. This variety of English lavender has masses of vivid purple-blue flower spikes held above the flowers from mid-spring through to autumn. Suitable for containers, garden beds, borders and edging. Attracts bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant once established.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 35cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil -
1 x Bidens- Taka Tuka Yellow Centre (seedling) (Bidens ferulifolia)
A compact perennial (often grown as an annual) originally from Mexico, growing to 60cm tall. The green divided leaves form a neat mound, and the striking daisy like flowers with gold centres and red/orange outer petals bloom in the heat of summer. Suitable for wildflower plantings, beds, borders and containers. Ideal for hanging baskets. Drought tolerant once established. Also known as 'Tickseed'.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
Plant Height: 60cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil -
1 x Felicia- Little Sapphire (seedling) (Felicia amelloides)
A bushy perennial commonly known as 'Blue Marguerite'. Grows to 50cm with bright green, slightly hairy oval-shaped leaves. Daisy like flowers with blue petals and a yellow centre bloom on single stems above the foliage in spring and autumn. Suitable for containers, rockeries, garden beds and borders, and can also be grown as a ground cover. Attracts butterflies and bees.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 50cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil -
1 x Marguerite Daisy- Sassy White (seedling) (Argyranthemum frutescens)
An herbaceous perennial to 30cm with fine feathery green foliage and a mounded growth habit. Masses of single white daisy flowers with yellow centres bloom from mid-spring to autumn. Suitable for beds, borders and mass planting. Ideal for containers. Attracts beneficial insects.
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Plant Height: 30cm
Position: Full sun, well drained soil
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How To Grow
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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