When to plant lilly pilly in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lilly pilly window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, October – November
Harvest
December – February, May – September
Temperate zone tip
Excellent in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. Choose a psyllid-resistant cultivar for the cleanest foliage.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant lilly pilly in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, May – September.
Can you grow lilly pilly in Adelaide?
Yes — lilly pilly grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Excellent in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. Choose a psyllid-resistant cultivar for the cleanest foliage.