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When to plant: Spring, summer, and autumn. In Central Victoria, sow from late August through to March. Avoid sowing in the heat of midsummer or during frost periods.
Germination: 7-14 days at 18-21°C. These seeds need light to germinate – sow directly onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press in gently. Do not cover deeply. Bottom water or mist to avoid displacing seeds.
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Position: Full sun
Plant height: Up to 1m
Spacing: 30-50cm apart
Days to bloom: Approximately 85 days from sowing
Sowing method: Sow direct into the garden or raise in trays and transplant once seedlings reach 5-10cm tall with their first true leaves
Life cycle: Short-lived perennial (may self-seed freely if flowers are left to dry on the plant)
Good to know: The papery flowers hold their colour and shape when dried, making them excellent for dried flower arrangements. A favourite with native bees and butterflies. Flowering from late spring until the first frost.
Open pollinated seeds
When to plant: Spring through early summer, once all frost risk has passed. In Central Victoria, sow from September onwards. In cooler areas wait until October – November when soil has warmed.
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 21 – 30°C. Sow direct into the garden 10mm deep. Sunflowers dislike root disturbance, so direct sowing is preferred over raising in trays.
A unique heirloom onion that multiplies underground and produces clusters of small bulbils on top of tall stems. As the stems arch and touch the ground, the bulbils take root – hence the name “walking” onion. Plant one bulb and you can have a lifetime supply.
When to plant: Autumn through winter. In Central Victoria, plant from April to July.
Planting depth: 3cm deep with the pointed tip just below the soil surface. Space bulbs 15 – 40cm apart – closer spacing for harvesting greens, wider for larger bulbs.
Open pollinated seeds
When to plant: Spring through early summer, after all frost risk has passed. Can be started indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost for an earlier display. Seeds can also be direct sown into warm soil once temperatures are consistently above 18°C.
Germination: 4 – 10 days at 24 – 28°C. Sow seeds 1cm deep in moist seed-raising mix. Keep warm – a heat mat or warm windowsill speeds things up. Once shoots emerge, move to a bright position to prevent leggy seedlings.
10 x open pollinated seeds taken from the seed parent Florelie Midnight.
Please note: Dahlia seeds do not grow true to the parent plant — each seedling will be unique. If you’re looking to grow a specific variety, tubers are the way to go.