Seasonal & Annual Plants

There’s a huge variety of beautiful and colourful annuals that can be planted during the warmer weather months in Melbourne.

For a pop of colour in summer and autumn, plant your annuals in spring. Look for varieties such as:

• Amaranthus
• Aster
• Balsam
• Bedding begonia
• Carnation
• Portulaca
• Salvia
• Sunflower
• Celosia
• Dahlia
• Dianthus
• Gerbera
• Gypsophila
• Petunia
• Phlox
• Zinnia
• Verbena

For a colourful spring garden, plant these beauties in summer and autumn:

• Alyssum
• Calendula
• Chrysanthemum
• Cineraria
• Delphinium
• French marigold
• Forget-me-nots
• Gypsophila
• Lobelia
• Foxgloves
• Dianthus
• Nasturtium
• Nemesia
• Pansy
• Polyanthus
• Poppy
• Statice
• Sweet William
• Viola
• Stock
• Sweet pea
• Wallflower
• Primula
• Linaria

And for more information on our annual flowers and plants for sale and advice on how to care for them, visit us at Hoppers Crossing or Epping or send us an enquiry.

All Green have seasonal and annual plants and flowers for sale throughout the year. The best way to see all that we have on offer at any given time of the year is to drop by our Hoppers Crossing and Epping locations. There you can wander the many aisles to find the right inspiration for your garden design, and our friendly staff are always on hand to give you advice.

You may be aware that some trees lose their leaves in the autumn and then re-grow them in the spring, but this is only one seasonal development cycle in plants. 

Seasonal growth patterns can be influenced by various circumstances, including temperature, amount of water, and duration of sunshine. Plants manage their development processes depending on these variables. Seasonal growth cycles are determined by where plants grow, how they reproduce, and the function they play in their habitats.

Their cycles may be:

• Annual: The plants grow for only one season and require replanting for the next season. 
• Biennial: The entire lifestyle of these plants occurs within two years. During the first year the plant will focus on growing their roots deep down into the ground and producing a small rosette of leaves above the surface. It is only during their second year that the plant stem elongates and flowers and seeds start to grow. 
• Perennials: Most commonly trees and scrubs, perennials will not die every year or two but die back seasonally and produce new growth the following spring.

The growing season is from spring to autumn. The summer, when the sun is up and out for the longest, plants are in their most active growth phase. 

Our qualified and highly trained horticulturists can help you get the best out of your garden, no matter what you are growing. 

A little preparation and know-how will really help your plant life thrive. See us in store to learn more about when to plant your seasonal and annual plants and flowers.

Bulbs can add wonderful shapes, textures and colour to your garden and provide a dazzling wow factor when they bloom. Simply plant your bulbs by the end of April to avoid any hot spring weather that could damage your display.

And if you're just starting out, why not try some easy to grow bulbs such as freesias, ixias and sparaxis? Suitable for pots or garden beds, these easy and popular bulbs suit many different applications and garden design styles.