Monthly Planting Guide - August
What to plant this month in the Southern Hemisphere

Guide to planting

Temperate, Cold , Tropical/Sub-Tropical

August - Temperate

Flowers Vegetables Bulbs Herbs

Ageratum
Alyssum
Amaranthus
Aster
Balsam
Begonia, bedding
Begonia, tuberous
Boronia
California Poppy
Carnation
Celosia
Chrysanthemum
Cockscomb
Coleus
Cosmos
Dahlia (seed) Delphinium
Dianthus
Everlasting daisy
Gaillardia
Gazania
Gerbera
Gloxinia
Gomphrena
Gypsophila
Honesty
Impatiens
Kangaroo Paw
Kochia
Marigold
Nasturtium
Petunia
Phlox
Portulaca
Rudbeckia
Salpiglossis
Salvia
Snapdragon
Spider Flower
Statice
Strawflower
Sturt's Desert Pea
Sunflower
Swan River Daisy
Torenia
Verbena
Viscaria
Waratah
Zinnia


Artichoke suckers
Beetroot
Cabbage
Cape Gooseberry
Capsicum
Carrots
Celery
Chicory
Choko
Cress
Endive
Kohl Rabi
Lettuce
Mustard
Onions, spring
Parsnip
Peas
Potato tubers
Radish
Rhubarb crowns
Salsify
Silverbeet
Tomato

 

Agapanthus
Alstromeria (Peruvian Lily)
Belladonna Lily
Brunsvigia
Calla
Canna
Eucharis Lily
Eucomis
(Pineapple flower)
Gladiolus
Gloriosa
(Climbing Lily)
Gloxinia
Hemerocallis
(Day Lily)
Hippeastrum
Iris, bearded or flag
Kniphofia
(Torch Lily)
Lilium
Lily of the Valley
Nerine
(Spider Lily)
Soloman's Seal
Sprekelia
Tiger Flower
Tuberose
Valotta
(Scarborough Lily)
Zephrantes
(Autumn crocus)

Basil
Borage
Caraway
Chamomile
Chervil
Chicory
Chilli
Coriander
Dill
Garlic
Marigold
Parsley

 

 

   

August - Cold

Flowers Vegetables Bulbs Herbs

Begonia, tuberous
Carnation
Celosia
Gypsophila
Marigold

Artichokes
Broad Beans
Chinese Cabbage
Cress
Kohl Rabi
Lettuce
Onion
Onion, spring
Parsnip
Peas
Potato tubers
Rhubarb crowns Salsify
Silverbeet
Spinach
Swedes
Turnips

Agapanthus
Alstromeria (Peruvian Lily)
Belladonna Lily
Brunsvigia
Calla
Canna
Eucharis Lily
Eucomis
(Pineapple flower)
Gladiolus
Gloriosa
(Climbing Lily)
Gloxinia
Hemerocallis
(Day Lily)
Hippeastrum
Iris, bearded or flag
Kniphofia
(Torch Lily)
Lilium
Lily of the Valley
Nerine
(Spider Lily)
Soloman's Seal
Sprekelia
Tiger Flower
Tuberose
Valotta
(Scarborough Lily)
Zephrantes
(Autumn crocus)

Garlic
Parsley

 


 

 

 

 

 

August - Tropical/Sub-tropical

Flowers Vegetables Bulbs * Herbs

Ageratum
Alyssum
Amaranthus
Aster
Aurora Daisy
Balsam
Begonia
Begonia, tuberous
Boronia
California Poppy
Carnation
Celosia
Chrysanthemum
Cineraria
Cockscomb
Coleus
Cosmos
Dahlia (seed)
Dianthus
Everlasting Daisy
Gaillardia
Gazania
Geranium (seed) Gerbera
Glozinia
Gomphrena Gypsophila
Honesty
Iceland Poppy
Impatiens
Kangaroo Paw
Kochia
Lupin
Marigold
Nasturtium
Petunia
Phlox
Portulaca
Rudbeckia
Salpiglossis
Salvia
Snap Dragon
Sturts Desert Pea
Sunflowers
Swan River Daisy (Brachycombe)
Torenia
Verbena
Viscaria
Waratah
Zinnia

Beans
Beetroot
Buckwheat
Cabbage
Cape Gooseberry
Capsicum
Carrots
Celery
Chinese cabbage
Choko
Cress
Cucumber
Fennel
Lettuce
Marrow
Melons
Mustard
Okra
Parsnip
Peas
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Radish
Rhubarb crowns
Rosella
Salsify
Silverbeet
Spring Onion
Squash
Strawberry runners
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potato
Tomato
Zucchini

Agapanthus
Alstromeria (Peruvian Lily)
Belladonna Lily
Brunsvigia
Calla
Canna
Eucharis Lily
Eucomis
(Pineapple flower)
Gladiolus
Gloriosa
(Climbing Lily)
Gloxinia
Hemerocallis
(Day Lily)
Hippeastrum
Iris, bearded or flag
Kniphofia
(Torch Lily)
Lilium
Lily of the Valley
Nerine
(Spider Lily)
Soloman's Seal
Sprekelia
Tiger Flower
Tuberose
Valotta
(Scarborough Lily)
Zephrantes
(Autumn crocus)

* some bulbs may need refrigeration to set flowers.

 

Basil
Borage
Caraway
Chamomile
Celeriac
Chervil
Coriander
Dill
Garlic
Hyssop
Lemon Balm
Marjoram
Oregano
Parsley
Salad burnet
Thyme

 

 

 

 

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