Is your garden looking a little drab? Brighten it up instantly with some potted colour! Right now, the local garden centres are brimming with a variety of spring flowers that will help you capture the coming season’s true wonder. Look for vibrant pansies, violas, primulas, polyanthus, cineraria, snapdragons, and more. You’ll find established plants in 100-200mm pots in full bloom, ready to go!
Create a colourful border, spot them throughout your garden, or fill pots and hanging baskets for a sunny balcony display. Potted spring colour offers endless fun and creativity for you and your family to enjoy. For inspiration or to just enjoy some floral beauty, look out for open spring competition gardens in your area over the coming months, or plan a family trip to one of these fabulous events.
- Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 13 September – 7 October tcof.com.au
- Floriade, Canberra 14 September – 13 October floriadeaustralia.com
Flowers to plant in August
- alyssum
- celosia
- dianthus
- gaillardia
- verbena
