New Season Arrivals at Harmony
There’s something special about this time of year at Harmony. The air shifts, the light softens, and the nursery starts to fill with plants that truly come into their own through the cooler months.
Autumn isn’t about winding down in the garden, it’s about setting the stage for one of the most beautiful and rewarding seasons ahead. And right now, we’re seeing some absolute favourites arriving that bring both fragrance and colour when you need it most.
New Season Arrivals
Back in Season – Federation Daisies
These have been one of the most asked-about plants in recent weeks — and they’re finally back.
Federation daisies are loved for their long flowering period and vibrant colour, bringing instant brightness to pots, garden beds, and sunny borders. They’re one of those plants that just keep giving, flowering generously through the cooler months when the garden can otherwise feel a little quiet.
Now is the ideal time to plant them in frost-free areas, allowing them to establish before winter really sets in. With their popularity and strong demand, they won’t sit around for long — so if you’ve been waiting for their return, now’s the time to grab them.
Planning Ahead – Spring Flowering Bulbs
There’s something special about planting bulbs in autumn — a quiet kind of optimism, knowing what’s to come.
They might not look like much now, but beneath the soil something is already starting. A slow, steady build that, come spring, bursts into life with colour, energy, and that unmistakable feeling that the garden is waking up again.
From the elegance of tulips to the cheer of daffodils and the fragrance of hyacinths, spring flowering bulbs bring a layered display that unfolds over weeks. Each variety taking its turn, creating a garden that feels alive and ever-changing.
And right now, they’ve just landed at Harmony — fresh for the season and already walking out the door quickly. The best varieties never last long, so if you’ve got your eye on something special, now’s the time to secure them.
Tuck them into garden beds, scatter them through borders, or fill pots and containers for a statement closer to the home. Plant them now, and let nature do the rest.
Like all good things in the garden, bulbs reward patience — but this is one of those moments where a little urgency pays off
The Scent of the Season – Daphne
If there’s one plant that stops people in their tracks, it’s Daphne.
It might not shout the loudest visually, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in fragrance. When Daphne comes into bloom, it doesn’t just sit quietly in the garden, it fills the entire space with that unmistakable, sweet perfume and our new season stock has just arrived for planting through autumn.
In Tasmania, Daphne feels right at home. It enjoys a cooler climate and a more sheltered position, so think about placing it somewhere protected , near an entrance, along a pathway, or somewhere you walk past daily. That way, you don’t just see it… you experience it.
Winter Beauty – Hellebores
Often called the Winter Rose, these are the plants that carry your garden through the coldest months with a kind of understated elegance. Their blooms appear just when you need them most — soft whites, dusty pinks, rich purples, and those beautiful speckled forms that catch your eye when little else is flowering.
They don’t demand attention, but they always earn it.
Hellebores thrive in those trickier spots too — shaded areas, under trees, or along borders where other plants can struggle. Once established, they’re incredibly resilient and low maintenance, making them one of those plants you plant once and enjoy for years to come
Planting Now for a Garden That Keeps Giving
April is one of the most rewarding times to be planting in the garden. The soil is still holding that gentle warmth from summer, the rains begin to settle in, and plants can establish beautifully without the stress of heat or extremes.
It’s a season that sets everything up — not just for now, but for the months ahead.
This is when we start to see the arrival of some of our most exciting lines. Native tubestock is coming through, offering a cost-effective and resilient way to plant at scale while supporting local conditions. Spring flowering bulbs begin to land, giving you the chance to plan ahead for that burst of colour when winter fades.
And one of the real highlights of the season — Leucadendron and Protea — are just starting to arrive, with benches set to fill over the coming weeks. These are the backbone of a striking, low-maintenance garden, bringing structure, colour, and incredible texture right through the cooler months and beyond.
Planting now isn’t about instant gratification — it’s about creating a garden that evolves. One that builds quietly through autumn, holds strong through winter, and then rewards you as everything begins to move again in spring.
That’s the rhythm of a well-planned garden — always giving you something to look forward to.
Happy Gardening!