🌼 Companion Flowers for SEQ

9 plants suited to South East Queensland's subtropical climate

Flowers that attract pollinators, repel pests, and support your vegetable garden in SEQ.

🍋 Fruit Trees & Vines 🌿 Herbs 🍅 Fruiting Vegetables 🥬 Leafy Greens 🥕 Root Vegetables 🥦 Brassicas 🌼 Companion Flowers
🤍 Alyssum
55 days · 20cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans, Strawberry
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
💠 Borage
60 days · 40cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber, Zucchini
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌼 Calendula
60 days · 25cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Tomato, Brassicas, Beans
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌿 Comfrey
60 days · 60cm · Part shade · beginner
Friends: Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees, All plants (chop-and-drop mulch)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
💜 Lavender
90 days · 60cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌼 Marigold
50 days · 25cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Tomato, Beans, Capsicum, Eggplant
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌺 Nasturtium
50 days · 30cm · Part shade · beginner
Friends: Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin, Beans
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌻 Sunflower
80 days · 50cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Cucumber, Corn, Tomato
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌸 Yarrow
90 days · 40cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs, Fruit trees
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What companion flowers grow well in South East Queensland?

Companion flowers attract beneficial insects, repel pests, and improve pollination in your vegetable garden. In South East Queensland, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos all grow well year-round. Plant them between vegetable rows and around garden borders.

When should I plant companion flowers in Brisbane and SEQ?

The best planting times for companion flowers in South East Queensland depend on the specific crop. Each plant listed above includes a month-by-month sowing calendar showing exactly when to plant. Some companion flowers suit the cooler dry season while others thrive in the warm wet months.

What companions work well with companion flowers in SEQ?

Each plant listing above includes recommended companion plants. Companion planting improves pollination, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space. In South East Queensland, pairing vegetables with herbs and flowers is particularly effective for managing subtropical pests.