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When to plant lilly pilly in Hobart

Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lilly pilly window:

Sow

Transplant

March

Harvest

April – February

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 Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant lilly pilly in Hobart?

In Hobart (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs April – February.

Can you grow lilly pilly in Hobart?

Yes — lilly pilly grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Grows well in Melbourne. Plant in spring and shelter young plants from the hardest frosts.