5 Stunning Flowers To Grow In Melbourne This Summer

Some of the heat-loving dahlias I grew last year - they are so beautiful!

If you are looking for flowers to grow in Melbourne this summer, you are in luck because some of the most interesting and fabulous flowers are in season right now!

From sculptural purple echinacea, to the long yellow plumes of amaranth, to the queen of flowers, dahlias, I’ve included a list of some of the best flowers to grow in Melbourne when the summer weather hits. Check them out below!

And if you are looking for more information about what flowers to plant across all the seasons, you might like my Seasonal Calendar below too!

#1 Dahlias are one of the most beautiful flowers to grow in Melbourne this summer and there are so many varieties to choose from. This white beauty is from my own stock.

#2 Zinnias with their layers of petals are a true beauty and a great flower to grow in summer because they thrive in the heat. I love this bright pink variety.

#3 Amaranth are a brilliant cut flower to grow if interesting and unusual is your style (it’s definitely mine). The long plumes are so cool!

#4 Echinacea, also known as coneflowers, are one of the most stunning flowers to grow in summer and a bonus is that they attract a lot of pollinators!

#5 Black-eyed Susans (the yellow flower at the bottom of this bunch in my car!) are an often a forgotten option when it comes to great flowers to grow in a Melbourne summer - they are like a smaller heat-loving sunflower making them perfect for summer conditions.

Looking for more information? Check out my take on When To Plant Tomatoes In Melbourne or Raised Garden Bed Ideas For Melbourne.