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Flowers in season in Adelaide in April
13 flowers are at market in Adelaide in April, led by protea, roses and dahlias.
Natives and grown here 4
Seasonal cut flowers 9
Farms and gardens to visit from Adelaide
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Adelaide · 2 km away
Best months: April and October to November
Lyndoch Lavender Farm
Williamstown · 44 km away
Best months: December to January
Emu Bay Lavender
Wisanger · 124 km away
Best months: not yet confirmed
Where to buy flowers in Adelaide
There's no public flower market, and most wholesalers sell only to registered florists. The practical options are a local florist or the flower stalls at the Adelaide Central Market. Big Sky Flower Farm at Brukunga has a roadside stall on Military Road, though its days aren't confirmed. Charleston Farm and Atkins Farm at Meadows run pick-your-own by booking only and release sessions to their mailing lists first, so sign up early.
- East End Flower MarketAdelaide
Grow your own
Plant in April, flowers later
What to get in the ground in April. Pick your climate: planting times shift a month or two between Hobart and Brisbane.
Plant now in temperate areas
Gladiolicorms
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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
Questions people ask
What flowers are in season in Adelaide in April?
Protea, Roses, Dahlias, Lisianthus, Frangipani and Grevillea, and 7 more are at market in Adelaide in April, based on the season for SA.
Where can I buy wholesale flowers in Adelaide?
Adelaide flower wholesale (no central market): Adelaide has no dedicated public flower market at present. The Adelaide Flower Market at 151-157 Richmond Road, Richmond was reported to have ceased trading on 27 July 2022. Flowers now move through individual wholesalers, some trading from the Pooraka produce market, which is a fruit and vegetable wholesale site rather than a public flower market.
Are there flower events near Adelaide in April?
We don't have a flower festival listed near Adelaide in April. Adelaide Botanic Garden is worth a visit this month.