SEASON SPECIALS
When the heat’s turned on, natives are happiest!
Feathered friend From the desert, mulla mulla (Ptilotus spp) now grows in coastal gardens.
Tiny but mighty Sun-loving fan flowers (Scaevola spp) bloom non-stop in summer.
Seaside charmer Coastal rosemary (Westringia spp) is fast-growing and hardy.
PLANT NOW
In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone, so ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions.
FLOWERS
ALL ZONES Ageratum, alyssum, cleome (top left), cyclamen, Iceland poppy, lobelia, nigella and polyanthus.
ZONES 1–3 African marigold, celosia, coleus, gerbera, nasturtium, salvia and sunflower.
ZONES 4–6 Dianthus, everlasting daisy, hollyhock (bottom left), stock and sweetpea.
VEGETABLES
ALL ZONES Beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, spring onion and zucchini.…
