Winter is the perfect time to get creative in your garden. Take the time to envisage what you want your garden to look like in the warmer months, and put your plan into action.
Here’s our list of everything to plant in your garden in June.
Ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions, or get the key to climate zones in Australia here.
What to plant in June in Australia
Flowers to plant in June
Flowers to plant in all zones of Australia
- Ageratum
- Cineraria
- Carnation
- Cornflower
- Geranium
- Impatiens
- Marigold
- Nemesia
- Pansy
- Poppy
- Primula
- Salvia
- Statice
- Stock
- Verbena
- Viola
Flowers to plant in zones 1-3 in Australia
- Ageratum
- Alyssum
- Aster
- Candytuft
- Canterbury bells
- Celosia
- Chrysanthemum
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Gerbera
- Impatiens
- Lupin
- Marigold
- Nasturtium
- Petunia
- Phlox
- Portulaca
- Salvia
- Sunflower
- Verbena
- Zinnia
Flowers to plant in zones 4-6 in Australia
- Alyssum
- Begonia
- Erigeron
- Foxglove
- Delphinium
- Dianthus
- Gazania
- Gypsophilia
- Nemesia
- Polyanthus
- Tuberous begonia
Vegetables to plant in June
Vegetables to plant in all zones of Australia
- Asparagus crowns
- Beetroot
- Broad beans
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Garlic
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Kale
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Radish
- Spinach
- Turnip
Vegetables to plant in zones 1-3 in Australia
- Artichoke (globe, Jerusalem)
- Beans
- Beetroot
- Capsicum
- Cucumber
- Garlic
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Sweetcorn
- Sweet potato
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Zucchini
Vegetables to plant in zones 4-6 in Australia
What should I do in my garden in June?
- Lift and divide perennials such as achilleas, agapanthus, hellebores and penstemons to increase plant numbers.
- Plant bare-root roses from late June into July, in a spot that gets at least six hours of sun a day.
- Spray lawns for prickly bindii.
- Improve soil structure and nutrient levels of empty vegie beds by planting green manure crops such as field peas or oats.
- Move smaller deciduous trees while conditions are mild.
- Reduce watering of indoor plants, as they don’t need as much attention in winter.
- Fertilise cymbidium orchids for a pre-flowering boost.
- Watch for scale on lemon trees and spray several times with white oil or even soapy water to suffocate the tiny insects that cause it.
- Plant deciduous trees and shrubs in a full-sun position in soil that drains wall and water in well with a seaweed stimulant.
- Check citrus for scale and, if you find it, spray with white or eco oil
- Watch out for slugs and snails. Lift them from your garden and put on a brick in a birdbath – they can’t swim and are food for birds.
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