Spring in Hobart
Flowers in season in Hobart in October
26 flowers are at market in Hobart in October, led by tulips, kangaroo paw and waxflower.
Natives and grown here 12
Everlasting daisy
Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea and related paper daisies
National season guide
Seasonal cut flowers 14
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 October, flowers later
What to get in the ground in October. Pick your climate: planting times shift a month or two between Hobart and Brisbane.
Plant now in temperate areas
Dahliastubers
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Flowers in about 2 to 3 months, with the main flush later in summer and autumn.
How to plant dahlia tubers
- Wait until frost has passed and the soil has warmed to about 15 to 18°C before planting.
- Pick a spot with six to eight hours of direct sun and shelter from strong wind. In hot areas, afternoon shade helps.
- Dig in compost and aged manure. Where summers are wet, go easy on compost and plant on a slight mound so tubers don't rot.
- Put a sturdy stake in first, then plant the tuber 10 to 15cm deep beside it, eye facing up, about 60cm apart.
- Don't water after planting unless the soil is bone dry. Water lightly once shoots appear, then weekly once plants reach 15 to 20cm.
- In frosty or wet areas, lift tubers once the foliage dies back and store them cool and dry until spring.
Tip: In frost-free gardens with good drainage you can leave the tubers in the ground over winter instead of lifting them.
Sources: gardenexpress.com.au, gwynganadahlias.com.au, abc.net.au, theseedcollection.com.au, salisburygrange.com
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 October?
Tulips, Kangaroo paw, Waxflower, Flannel flower, Waratah and Sweet peas, and 20 more are at market in Hobart in October, 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 October?
We don't have a flower festival listed near Hobart in October. Port Arthur Lavender is worth a visit this month.