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Flowers in season in Hobart in April
13 flowers are at market in Hobart in April, led by dahlias, protea and lisianthus.
Natives and grown here 4
Seasonal cut flowers 9
Farms and gardens to visit from Hobart
Port Arthur Lavender
Port Arthur · 50 km away
Best months: December to February
Where to buy flowers in Hobart
With no central market, a local florist is the everyday option, and Salamanca Market on Saturdays has stalls selling Tasmanian flowers. Port Arthur Lavender is open daily 10am to 4pm, from 9am between January and Easter, and the farm walk is free. Bridestowe opens daily 10am to 3pm, with paid entry in December and January while the lavender flowers. Table Cape sells potted tulips and cut flowers on site during the tulip season.
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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 Hobart in April?
Dahlias, Protea, Lisianthus, Roses, Frangipani and Grevillea, and 7 more are at market in Hobart in April, based on the season for TAS.
Where can I buy wholesale flowers in Hobart?
With no central market, a local florist is the everyday option, and Salamanca Market on Saturdays has stalls selling Tasmanian flowers. Port Arthur Lavender is open daily 10am to 4pm, from 9am between January and Easter, and the farm walk is free. Bridestowe opens daily 10am to 3pm, with paid entry in December and January while the lavender flowers. Table Cape sells potted tulips and cut flowers on site during the tulip season.
Are there flower events near Hobart in April?
We don't have a flower festival listed near Hobart in April. Port Arthur Lavender is worth a visit this month.