Annuals (Assorted Mix)
Annuals Assorted Mix
Assorted Annuals for Melbourne Gardens 🌸🌿
Annual flowers are seasonal plants that complete their life cycle within one year, providing quick bursts of color in gardens, pots, and hanging baskets. In Melbourne’s temperate climate, a mix of warm-season and cool-season annuals ensures continuous blooms throughout the year.
🌞 Warm-Season Annuals (Spring & Summer)
These thrive in Melbourne’s warmer months, from spring to autumn, bringing vibrant colors and attracting pollinators.
| Plant Name |
Flower Colors |
Best Uses |
| Petunia (Petunia spp.) |
Pink, purple, red, white, yellow |
Hanging baskets, garden beds, borders |
| Marigold (Tagetes spp.) |
Yellow, orange, red |
Edging, companion planting, vegetable gardens |
| Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) |
Pink, orange, red, yellow, white |
Garden beds, wildlife-friendly gardens |
| Salvia (Salvia splendens) |
Red, purple, blue |
Pollinator gardens, cottage gardens |
| Celosia (Celosia argentea) |
Red, orange, pink, yellow |
Feature plant, cut flowers, pots |
| Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora) |
Bright mixed colors |
Drought-tolerant, rock gardens, hanging baskets |
| Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) |
Yellow, orange, red |
Tall feature plant, attracts bees |
| Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) |
Pink, white, magenta |
Cottage gardens, mass planting |
| Verbena (Verbena hybrida) |
Purple, pink, red, white |
Groundcover, hanging baskets |
🌿 Tip: For continuous summer blooms, deadhead (remove spent flowers) regularly and water deeply during dry spells.
🍂 Cool-Season Annuals (Autumn & Winter)
These plants bloom in Melbourne’s cooler months, thriving from autumn to early spring.
| Plant Name |
Flower Colors |
Best Uses |
| Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) |
Purple, yellow, blue, white |
Winter flower beds, pots, edging |
| Native Violet (Viola hederacea) |
Purple, white |
Shade gardens, groundcover, baskets |
| Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) |
Pink, red, yellow, white |
Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers |
| Primrose (Primula spp.) |
Pink, yellow, red, blue |
Shade gardens, woodland beds |
| Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) |
White, pink, purple |
Low-growing borders, groundcover |
| Calendula (Calendula officinalis) |
Bright yellow, orange |
Edible flowers, herb gardens, pots |
| Stock (Matthiola incana) |
Pink, purple, white |
Fragrant gardens, borders, cut flowers |
| Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) |
Pink, white, red |
Shade-loving pots, winter flowers |
🌿 Tip: Mulch garden beds in winter to protect roots from cold and help retain moisture.
🌼 Best Uses for Annuals in Melbourne Gardens
✅ Garden Beds & Borders – Add seasonal splashes of color.
✅ Hanging Baskets & Pots – Great for patios and balconies.
✅ Companion Planting – Marigolds and alyssum help repel pests in vegetable gardens.
✅ Cottage & Wildlife Gardens – Attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
✅ Cut Flowers – Zinnias, snapdragons, and stocks are long-lasting in vases.
🌿 Why Grow Annuals in Melbourne?
✔ Quick & Easy – Fast-growing and low-maintenance.
✔ Seasonal Variety – Change up your garden every few months.
✔ Pollinator-Friendly – Provides nectar for bees and butterflies year-round.
✔ Budget-Friendly – Grow from seeds or seedlings for an affordable floral display.
$7.95 – $18.25 inc. GST
