As autumn's cool winds give way to May, Tasmania's gardens burst into vibrant colours. This time of year brings a spectacular display of flowers, marking the beginning of a season that reignites our love for gardening and the outdoors.
A Riot of Autumn Colour
With May's arrival, we welcome the season of polyanthus and pansy. These charming flowers are perfect for brightening up your containers or garden beds. The polyanthus offers a palette of rich, bold colours, from fiery reds and oranges to deep blues and purples, all clustered atop their lush green foliage. Pansies, with their distinct markings and wide range of cheerful colours, are equally adept at capturing the eye and enhancing the diversity of your garden's colour scheme.
Pre order for Winter: A Mother’s Love Rose
As we anticipate the cooler months, consider pre ordering a special addition for your garden: the ‘Mother’s Love’ rose. This rose is celebrated for its enduring beauty and resilience, blooming through the Tasmanian winter. Its blossoms are a perfect metaphor for a mother’s enduring love, making it an ideal gift or a meaningful addition to your own garden.
Mother's Day: A Celebration of Living Gifts
Our selection includes beautiful African violets, the serene flowering peace lily, gift-wrapped cyclamen, flowering Anthurium , living orchids and beautifully potted gifts.
These living gifts are not just presents, but are enduring symbols of love and appreciation, continuing to grow and blossom just like the bond with our mothers.
Preparing for Winter: Smart Gardening in Tasmania
May is a beautiful turning point in the garden. The days are shorter, the air is cooler and we often start to see a bit more moisture around, something the soil has been craving after a dry season. It is a great time to start thinking about futureproofing your garden and planting with purpose.
This is one of the best times to get hardy, climate resilient plants into the ground, especially Australian natives. New season Banksia and Grevillea will thrive being planted now, quietly establishing strong roots through the cooler months while moisture is more consistent. They are tough, beautiful and bring birds and life back into the garden.
At Harmony we are big on working with nature, choosing the right plants for our conditions and creating gardens that can handle what the seasons throw at them. With less reliable rainfall and changing conditions, a little bit of smart planting now will set you up for a healthier, more resilient garden moving forward.
A bit of time spent in the garden in May really does pay off
Embrace the beauty of May in Tasmania with these gardening tips and plant selections. Whether you're preparing a gift for Mother's Day or planning ahead for the winter, our nursery is ready to help you bring a touch of floral elegance to your home or garden.