Winter in Australia
Flowers in season in June in Australia
June is the start of winter and the start of the cool-season flowers. Anemones, ranunculus, cymbidium orchids and hellebores come into their own, and the first wattles begin to show in warmer districts. Winter stems often last longer in the vase because the house is cooler, so it's a good month to buy a big bunch.
Season months from 27 Australian grower, wholesaler and market sources, checked 1 October 2026.
13flowers
in season
in season
At market in June
What's in season
Show for
Natives and grown here
4
Nothing in this group is at market this month for the state you picked.
Seasonal cut flowers
9
Nothing in this group is at market this month for the state you picked.
Pick of June
Anemone
Anemone is one of the best buys at market this month. Anemones run alongside ranunculus through the cool months, at market from about June to October.
All about anemoneGrow your own
Plant in June, flowers later
What to get in the ground in June. Pick your climate: planting times shift a month or two between Hobart and Brisbane.
Plant now in temperate areas
Gladiolicorms
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Flowers in about 90 to 100 days, roughly 13 to 14 weeks.
How to plant gladiolus corms
- Plant from late winter in frost-free areas, and wait for early spring where winters are cold and wet.
- Choose full sun, sheltered from strong wind, in light, well-drained soil improved with compost and aged manure.
- Set corms flat side down, growing tip up, 10 to 15cm deep and 10 to 15cm apart. Groups of six to nine look best.
- Put stakes in at planting time so you don't spear the corms later. Tall spikes need the support once they open.
- Keep the soil moist while they grow but never boggy. Feed with a flower fertiliser before flowering.
- Plant a new batch every 4 to 6 weeks for a longer run of flowers.
Tip: Let the leaves brown and die off before cutting them back, as they feed the corm for next year.
Sources: diggers.com.au, gardenexpress.com.au, abc.net.au, ultimatebackyard.com.au, bunnings.com.au
What's on
Flower events in June
No festivals on our list this month. The botanic gardens and places below are still worth a visit.
Get out and see them
Open in June
Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm
Mount Alford
Best months: June to August
Born in June?
June birth flowers: Rose and Honeysuckle
Roses cover most of the language of love, and colour changes the message. Honeysuckle means devotion.
June birth flowers- Rose
- Honeysuckle
Questions people ask
What flowers are in season in Australia in June?
13 flowers are in season in June: Banksia, Eucalyptus, Grevillea, Protea, Anemone, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Daffodils, Gerberas, Lilies, Orchids, Roses and Tulips. Checked 1 October 2026.
Which Australian native flowers are in season in June?
Banksia, Eucalyptus and Grevillea.
Which flowers are at their peak in June?
Banksia, Protea and Orchids, with the months either side also in season.