Autumn in Brisbane
Flowers in season in Brisbane in May
12 flowers are at market in Brisbane in May, led by orchids, gerberas and protea.
Natives and grown here 4
Seasonal cut flowers 8
Farms and gardens to visit from Brisbane
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Brisbane · 5 km away
Best months: September to November
Curlew Ridge Flower Farm
Woodford · 65 km away
Usual season: August to May
Kalbar Sunflower Festival
Kalbar · 68 km away
Usual season: April to May
Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm
Mount Alford · 78 km away
Best months: June to August
Farm & Co
Cudgen · 103 km away
Best months: not yet confirmed
Queens Park and Toowoomba Botanic Gardens
Toowoomba · 105 km away
Best months: September to October
Where to buy flowers in Brisbane
The Brisbane Flower Market at Rocklea is open to the public Monday and Thursday 4.30am to 3pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 5am to 3pm, and Saturday 6am to 1pm, closed Sunday. The long hours mean you don't have to be there at dawn, though early gets the best range. Curlew Ridge at Woodford runs booked pick-your-own sessions from August to May, and Kalbar's sunflower festival opens for three days around late April and early May.
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Grow your own
Plant in May, flowers later
What to get in the ground in May. 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 Brisbane in May?
Orchids, Gerberas, Protea, Banksia, Roses and Grevillea, and 6 more are at market in Brisbane in May, based on the season for QLD.
Where can I buy wholesale flowers in Brisbane?
Brisbane Flower Market: Open to the public for retail and wholesale six days a week: Monday and Thursday 4.30am to 3pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 5am to 3pm, Saturday 6am to 1pm. Closed Sunday.
Are there flower events near Brisbane in May?
We don't have a flower festival listed near Brisbane in May. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha is worth a visit this month.