When to plant lilly pilly in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lilly pilly window:
Sow
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Transplant
March, November
Harvest
December – February, April – October
Cool temperate zone tip
Grows well in Melbourne. Plant in spring and shelter young plants from the hardest frosts.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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When can I plant lilly pilly in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March, November. Harvest typically runs December – February, April – October.
Can you grow lilly pilly in Canberra?
Yes — lilly pilly grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Grows well in Melbourne. Plant in spring and shelter young plants from the hardest frosts.