Current Seasonal Update
Autumn & Winter 2026
Cyclamen continues to be one of our most important autumn and winter crops, with demand remaining strong from retail nurseries and landscapers across Victoria. The vibrant colours, compact growth habit and exceptional flowering performance make Cyclamen a favourite choice for adding colour throughout the cooler months.
At Plantex Nursery, we grow large volumes of Cyclamen each season in a range of colours to suit retail displays, landscape projects and seasonal promotions. Our team works closely with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, strong plant health and an attractive presentation that performs well for both retailers and garden designers.
James Barr
Cyclamen and the rest of the current range go out on the Spec Trucks each Monday and are on our trade market stands through the week.
Seasonal Archive
Spring & Summer 2024
Working closely with our suppliers I have selected some new stock for this season.
The Sunbeckia series will be sure to impress with its long-lasting flower display we have selected 6 colours that I am sure everyone will be talking about.
From Dummen Orange, we are introducing Lavundula LaDiva Imperial an outstanding French Lavender be sure to ask the staff about it.
An old favorite of mine is the Dahlia, the range this year will consist of 7 colours in both green and dark-leaf varieties. One of my favorites is the massive double flower “punch”
James Barr
Spring & Summer 2023
The thought of Tomato season brings with it the joy of the spring and summer to come. In the depths of winter Jason and I are sorting and sowing seeds to ensure we have those early batches of tomato seedlings ready for you.
Our first batch for the season has just about sold out and we are in the last week of July!
Be sure to ask about the Plantex-branded Romas and Apollos, we have carefully selected some outstanding hybrid varieties to ensure the home gardener has the best possible chance for a fantastic crop of tomato’s. This year I am excited to add to our Tomato Patio Range, we have 2 new products. Patio Roma and Patio Cherry making the range complete now we have a Slicer, Roma and Cherry all in the compact determinate form perfect for pots and balcony edible gardens.
James Barr
Since this was written we have built a full page on tomato season, and on why we grow F1 hybrid seedlings.
Autumn & Winter 2022
Most people say Autumn is the best time of the year here in Melbourne, and I tend to agree. Everyone is keen to welcome back the Pansy and Viola range; the cooler nights favour these popular annuals, and whether planted en masse or just a splash, they bring colour to any garden.
Be sure to check out the flowering displays at the Melbourne Grand Prix 2022. Once again, we have contracted to grow a great display of flowering plants that will impress for sure.
Our first batches of Primula Acaulis are filling the pots nicely and will be great additions to Winter gardens.
James Barr
For bulk plantings to a set date, see contract plant growing.
