What to plant in May in Australia
Flowers to plant in May
Flowers to plant in all zones of Australia
Flowers to plant in zones 1-3 in Australia
- Aquilegia
- Aster
- Chrysanthemum
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Erigeron
- Gerbera
- Helichrysum
- Hollyhock
- Marigold
- Nasturtium
- Nemesia
- Nigella
- Petunia
- Portulaca
- Zinnia
Flowers to plant in zones 4-6 in Australia
- Alyssum
- Begonia
- Erigeron
- Foxglove
- Gazania
- Lobelia
- Nemesia
- Penstemon
- Polyanthus
- Snapdragon
- Wallflower
Vegetables to plant in May
Vegetables to plant in all zones of Australia
Vegetables to plant in zones 1-3 in Australia
- Artichoke (globe and Jerusalem)
- Beans
- Beetroot
- Capsicum
- Cucumber
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Shallots
- Squash
- Sweet corn
- Tomato
- Zucchini
Vegetables to plant in zones 4-6 in Australia
What should I do in my garden in May?
- Clean up fruit trees and destroy any rotting fruit.
- Prepare spots for planting bare root roses and deciduous trees over winter.
- Plant broad beans into unused vegetable beds to be dug in when mature as a green manure crop.
- Clean algae from paths and steps to prevent accidental slilps over winter.
- Cut back perennials such a sedums, gauras and asters that are looking unruly following summer-autumn flowering.
- Fertilise your camellias and daphne.
- Empty your vegie beds by digging in decayed organic matter (cow or sheep manure is ideal) – or grow a green manure crop, such as broad beans, barley, peas or oats, for cutting and digging in later.
- Sharpen secateurs for pruning next month.
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