Winter in Adelaide
Flowers in season in Adelaide in August
23 flowers are at market in Adelaide in August, led by protea, Sturt's desert pea and roses.
Natives and grown here 10
Everlasting daisy
Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea and related paper daisies
National season guide
Seasonal cut flowers 13
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 August, flowers later
What to get in the ground in August. 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
Questions people ask
What flowers are in season in Adelaide in August?
Protea, Sturt's desert pea, Roses, Daffodils, Orchids and Tulips, and 17 more are at market in Adelaide in August, 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 August?
We don't have a flower festival listed near Adelaide in August. Adelaide Botanic Garden is worth a visit this month.