Monthly Planting Guide - August What to plant this month in the Southern Hemisphere
Temperate, Cold , Tropical/Sub-Tropical
August - Temperate
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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
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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
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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)
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Basil Borage Caraway Chamomile Chervil Chicory Chilli Coriander Dill Garlic Marigold Parsley |
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August - Cold
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Vegetables |
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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 |
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August - Tropical/Sub-tropical
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Vegetables |
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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.
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Basil Borage Caraway Chamomile Celeriac Chervil Coriander Dill Garlic Hyssop Lemon Balm Marjoram Oregano Parsley Salad burnet Thyme |
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