This page highlights the seasonal availability of annual plants and edible starts at our GARDENWORKS locations from September to December.

Availability may vary by store and by weather conditions, but this guide reflects what is typically in stock by month for our South Coastal British Columbia garden centres. This is not an exhaustive list of what we carry.

Regional note: Planting times and suitable selections differ by climate. This page primarily reflects our South Coastal BC locations (Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Victoria, Courtenay, and Nanaimo). Customers shopping at our Penticton (Okanagan) location should follow local in-store guidance, as seasonal timing and plant suitability differ in the Interior. 

September

As fall begins, the focus for annuals shifts toward cool-season blooms that can provide warm colour, while withstanding autumn rain and lower temperatures.

Flowering Annuals 

• Celosia

• Coleus

• Chrysanthemum

• Marigold

• Millet

• Ornamental

• Cabbage & Kale

• Ornamental Pepper

• Pansy & Viola

• Sunflower

Vegetables

• Arugula

• Beets

• Broccoli

• Brussels

• Sprouts

• Cabbage

• Cauliflower

• Kale

• Lettuce

• Onion

• Radicchio

• Spinach

• Swiss Chard

October

Annuals in October provide vibrant color and texture before winter comes. 

Flowering Annuals 

• Chrysanthemum

• Cyclamen

• Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

• Ornamental Pepper

• Pansy & Viola

Vegetables

• Kale

• Swiss Chard

November & December

The relatively mild winters of South Coastal BC allows certain cool-loving annuals to bloom.

Flowering Annuals 

• Cyclamen

• Pansy & Viola

• Primula

Visit Your Local Gardenworks 

Plant availability can vary by location and weather conditions. For the most accurate and up-to-date selection, visit your nearest GARDENWORKS location and speak with one of our knowledgeable team members, or check in-store displays for what’s currently arriving.