What flowers to plant on the balcony?

By type of balconies

Distinguish by appearance open balconies, closed and insulated. Only in the latter can plants exist all year round, other options are more suitable for seasonal floriculture. Let's take a closer look at the selection of colors for each type.

Open

Petunia

A variety of bright petunias bloom all summer, so they are often used to decorate city street flower beds: but they are quite suitable for decorating balconies. Most often they are grown in balcony boxes on the outside of the fence; ampelous varieties can be hung in pots to the wall or ceiling.

If you are going to grow petunia from seeds, planting should begin around February-March: flowering begins only 70-80 days after sowing. While it's cold outside, the seedlings are kept at home, but they must be hardened: for example, windows are often opened. As soon as the temperature settles, they are transferred to the balcony.

Important! Petunia does not like too bright sun, drying out of the soil and stagnant water.

Purslane

Another colorful option that can be used to decorate not only the garden, but also the apartment. Purslane is one of the most unpretentious colors for the balcony: it is not afraid of direct sunlight, winds, it can be planted in the spring immediately in the final container.

Bloom begins in about 60 days. after sowing the seeds, the flowers are small, multi-colored: yellow, pink, red, purple.

Advice! After flowering, collect the seed pods - then the next year you will not have to spend again on buying seeds.

Marigold

The third option suitable for decorating a balcony is sunny marigolds! They can often be found in urban compositions or in flower beds in summer cottages, but they can also be grown in pots. To do this, take a container 20-30 cm deep and plant flowers at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other.

Important! Marigolds will feel great on the southern balcony, because love the sun.

Calendula

The fourth flower for an open balcony is a blooming calendula. A juicy combination of apricot buds with green leaves looks very summer-like, and even a novice florist can provide the minimum requirements for full flowering.

Advice! Cut off wilted buds regularly to stimulate the formation of new ones.

Daisies

Terry luxury daisies belong to perennials: if you are going to grow them on the balcony, keep in mind - in the first year they will bloom late or may not bloom at all.

To admire the buds already in the first summer, purchase seedlings, and do not grow from seeds.

Glazed

Nasturtium

Even if you plant only them, the variety is guaranteed: flowers are ampelous, curly and bush. The former hang from the ceiling, the latter are used for vertical gardening, the latter are planted in balcony boxes.

Important! For the successful cultivation of nasturtium, the fragile flower is protected from strong winds and provided with UV rays.

Lobelia

If you want an abundance of small blue, blue, purple flowers on the balcony - choose a lush shrub, which was named after the botanist L'Obel. An annual looks great in hanging planters and hanging containers, outdoors or indoors.

Advice! Care is simple, but lobelia needs high humidity and protection from direct sun exposure.

Viola

Another way to add cool tones. Although purple pansies are considered the most popular, viola is yellow, burgundy, white. Violet is one of the most whimsical plants for a balcony: it is worth starting it only if you are ready to water the soil every day (and not once in the heat!).

Sweet pea

Lovely bindweed with multi-colored small flowers of an unusual shape - a wonderful decor option. Ideal for panoramic balconies with internal railings - the vine can curl along them and cover the lower part of the loggia for viewing from the street.

It is not recommended to put peas under the scorching sun, water them too abundantly or overmoisten them.

Verbena

If this flower is planted on the balcony, it will bloom from the end of May until frost, delighting with its bright clusters of small flowers. Outwardly, the buds look like pelargonium, but the leaves look completely different.

For cultivation in a closed balcony, you need to select the regularity of watering (in the summer you will have to irrigate 1-2 times a day), and it is also necessary to fertilize the ground 1 time in 7-10 days.

Insulated

Landscaping of a warm loggia, on which the temperature is above zero even in winter, is the easiest option. You can grow both ordinary indoor plants and garden flowering plants here.

See also plants that should be in every apartment.

Geranium

Previously, they could be found in almost every apartment, but their popularity has faded over time and in vain! Geraniums come in completely different varieties, differing not only in color, but also in size, as well as in the appearance of flower rosettes.

The flowering period lasts about 1.5 months, begins in May: an excellent option for decorating a loggia in spring.

Fuchsia

When planting flowers on the balcony, do not forget about it. rich flowering... Unusual umbrellas in bright colors that last throughout the summer make fuchsia an excellent option for decorative purposes.

Begonia

To admire fresh flowers not only in summer, but also in winter, pay attention to begonia. Flowering occurs in January-February, and the rest of the time, the plant for the balcony pleases with its decorative foliage.

To the cardinal points

Of no small importance for cultivation is the side that the loggia faces: some species get along well in the shade, others prefer the sun.

North

The north balcony is best for shade-loving varieties.

Cyclamen

It can grow and, most importantly, bloom without light! Unusual buds, colorful leaves will adorn any shaded balcony.

Fern

If you value beautiful greenery more than flower buds, take a look at the ferns! Gorgeous lush bushes feel great in the shade.

Hydrangea

A luxurious flower with large clusters of inflorescences is an ideal choice for a spacious balcony on the north side. To make the hydrangea feel good, watering is more important than the sun's rays.

Calceolaria

It is considered capricious, but the one who can provide comfortable conditions will be rewarded with lush flowering.

Primrose

An interesting perennial that is not afraid of the shade - the main thing is to loosen and water the soil in time.

South

In the south, on the contrary, plants that love the sun will take root - unsuitable species will burn and get burned.

Gaillardia

It grows in any conditions, is not afraid of the wind on open loggias.

Succulents

there is many typesaccustomed to the sun: in direct light, they will change the color of the leaves to orange or red and become like flowers.

Maiden grapes

Fast growing bindweed for those who want to shade the balcony.In order for the vines to twist in the right direction, you will need a trellis or rope.

Sedum

An unpretentious ground cover plant is more common in the garden, but it will also look appropriate in a box or pot on the balcony.

Phlox

To enjoy a rich flower "harvest" take care that the roots do not overheat: plant the plant in a light pot.

Western and Eastern

Snapdragon

He is not picky about lighting, but the wind does not like it: therefore, it is better to grow on glazed balconies.

Clematis

More suitable for western balconies, it can winter in a warm loggia without any problems.

Scented herbs

Sage, mint, tarragon, dill will replace flowers for the eastern balcony.

By plant type

Create a garden of the same type or mix types with each other.

Curly

Morning glory

An annual liana capable of creating the long-awaited shade in the south. Large buds live only a day, but are constantly being updated.

Bougainvillea

A cache-pot with a gorgeous flowering plant on a trellis looks very decorative.

Kobei

Large flowers last from early summer until the first frost.

Undersized

Dichondra

Unpretentious ampelous plant with unusual silvered leaves.

Balsam

Blooming luxurious hats grow best on the northern loggias.

Boxwood

Several bushes in a row - a green "fence" hiding privacy from prying eyes is ready!

Year-round

Heather

A frost-resistant bush is not afraid of frost and will bloom even on an uninsulated balcony.

Periwinkle

Creeping plant - perfectly retains green foliage even in winter.

Hellebore

Suitable for relatively warm winters - up to -10 degrees. Blooms from November to March.

Perennials

Conifers

Indoor mini-trees feel great on the balcony not only in summer, but also in winter.

Bulbous

Daffodils, tulips retire in the fall, but in the spring they will again delight with beautiful buds.

Climbing rose

Roses are capricious, require wrapping for the winter, but in the warm season they look luxurious.

Annuals

Torenia

Needs bright lighting, planted in containers outside the balcony.

Ageratum

Suitable for growing on the south side, the flowers have a pleasant aroma.

Datura

Large plant with large-scale bells - for spacious balconies.

Beautification Tips

Pay attention to the interior and exterior - on the street, hang balcony boxes with blooming petunias or marigolds, and inside, place pots with larger flowers.

Check plants regularly for pests - outside the apartment they are more often affected by diseases and insects.

Remove dead buds, dried out specimens and form flowers in time to maintain an aesthetic appearance.

Combine several types in one box: combined flower beds look more interesting.

Live plants are the best decor for a loggia! Provide them with comfort and proper care to enjoy the greenery throughout the summer or even winter!