When to plant lilly pilly in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lilly pilly window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Temperate zone tip
Excellent in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. Choose a psyllid-resistant cultivar for the cleanest foliage.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives lilly pilly plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant lilly pilly in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow lilly pilly in Sydney?
Yes — lilly pilly grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Excellent in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. Choose a psyllid-resistant cultivar for the cleanest foliage.