Wondering if it's too late to plant paper daisies? The good news is that in many cooler Australian climates, there's still time to sow in late winter and early spring.
Paper daisies planted later in the season can still produce an abundance of beautiful flowers. The main difference is that they may not grow quite as tall as plants established during the autumn or winter, and they may need a little more water as the weather warms up.
Autumn vs Spring Planting: What's the Difference?
Autumn/Winter Planting
In areas where severe frosts aren't common, planting in autumn or winter gives your paper daisies more time to:
- Establish a strong root system
- Develop into larger plants
- Grow taller stems
Spring Planting
Paper daisies planted in spring:
- Establish quickly as temperatures warm
- May produce shorter stems
- Can still flower in abundance
- May need more regular watering as temperatures rise
When Should I Plant Paper Daisies in My Climate?
Australia is a big country, and the ideal sowing times can vary significantly depending on your climate. While gardeners in some areas are already seeing flowers, those in cooler areas may only just be reaching their ideal sowing window.
Check out the Paper Daisy Climate Guide.
If you live in a cooler climate with cold winters and regular heavy frosts, the good news is that your ideal planting window may actually be later.
Growing Paper Daisies in Cold and Frosty Climates
Last year, Emily from Muckleford Fields in Central Victoria planted her paper daisies during August and enjoyed beautiful flowers by October.
This year, rain encouraged some of the previous season's seed to germinate naturally during autumn. We were curious to see how the young plants would cope through winter, but after repeated heavy frosts and cold conditions, the self-sown seedlings didn't survive.
For her conditions, that's given us a useful indication that sowing again during August or September gives the plants a better chance of establishing once the harshest winter weather has passed.
A real growing example from Central Victoria.
Image: Self-seeded daisies growing in June 2026
Image: The self seeded paper daisies after a cold winter in Central Victoria after some frosts in August.
Image: Last years Paper Daisies planted in August/September and flowering in October/November in Central Victoria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is September too late to plant paper daisies?
In cooler Australian climates, September can still be a great time to sow paper daisies. As temperatures begin to warm, seeds can germinate quickly and still produce beautiful flowers later in spring and summer.
Can you plant paper daisies in spring?
Yes. While autumn and winter are ideal in many Australian climates, paper daisies can also be planted in spring, particularly in cooler regions where severe winter frosts can damage young seedlings.
Will late-planted paper daisies still flower?
Yes. Paper daisies planted later in the season can still produce an abundance of flowers. They may be shorter than plants established earlier because they've had less time to develop their root system and overall plant size before flowering.
Can paper daisy seedlings survive frost?
Established paper daisies can cope with cool conditions, but young seedlings are more vulnerable to severe frost. If your area experiences heavy winter frosts, sowing later once the harshest conditions have passed may give seedlings a better chance.
Do spring-planted paper daisies need more water?
They may. As temperatures rise, the soil dries more quickly, so later-planted seedlings may need more regular watering while they establish. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth without allowing it to become waterlogged.
Haven't planted yet? You may still have time.
Check your climate and planting window, prepare a sunny garden bed and start your own patch of Australian Native Paper Daisies this season.
