Flowering Plants For The Balcony - Choice, Care And Composition

2023 Author: Lynn Laird | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 09:49

For many nature lovers, the beautiful flowering plantscolors on window sills and balconies are the only way to stay in touch with nature in big cities and enjoy its magnificent beauty. Or, at least, to try it. Unfortunately, concrete walls, constant noise and dirt in urban centers surround us and one has to make an effort to achieve some comfort and serenity in his daily life. This is why people who create green balconies for themselves, but also for their neighbors, deserve our admiration! But the beautifully decorated balconies with bright flowering plants against the background of the gray buildings and the beneficial effect they create, do not happen by themselves. They are the fruitful result of careful study and careful planning! This is why the following article will be very useful to you,whether you are among the proud owners of a flowered balcony or among their admirers who are also planning such a wonderful creation. Find out all about the skillful selection of balcony plants and the right composition according to their colors and volumes.

Flowering plants in pot holders for the small balcony

First of all, you have to reassure people who have small balconies. The situation is far from tragic! Balcony boxes that you can easily attach to the railing and planter holders that you hang outside the balcony are just two of the practical and affordable solutions for the small urban balcony. Select hanging plants and admire the magnificent effect they will produce! Hanging plant hangers are another suitable option, especially for plants with flowers and lush foliage. The creative alternative comes in the form of super cool wall pots! Currently there are several models on the market that you can match with your own unique balcony design. Don't forget that the partitions that separate the individual balconies are the perfect base for a green wall! Install a wooden trellis, add climbing plants and you have green protection from both sun rays and prying eyes.

You have a lot more space on your little balcony than you think, don't you? And most importantly, you have greatly broadened your horizon of possibilities on the aesthetic design of your green paradise.

Flowering plants according to the orientation of the balcony

Well, we looked at several possibilities on the containers in which you can plant flowers and their arrangement on the small balcony. The second step is to select the species of ornamental plants. Each plant is a living organism with specific requirements for light, temperature, humidity, etc. So always keep in mind the individual needs of each plant, before incorporating it into your flower arrangement on the balcony.

Pelargonium - a suitable plant for sunny southern balconies

Here is a list, which is not at all exhaustive, of the best flowering plants for the balcony facing south: pelargonium (Pelargonium peltatum), red sage (Salvia splendens), phlox (Phlox drumondii), agerate (Ageratum) carnations (Dianthus), nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus), quarantine wallflower (Matthiola incana), etc. You can also use more exotic plants, such as agave (Agave americana), yucca (Yucca gloriosa), bay leaf (Laurus nobilis), aloe (Aloe vera) and several species of cacti. Climbing plants that provide shelter from the sun highly value the south balconies.

Magnificent eyelets to decorate the south balcony

If your balcony is in the shade or on the north side, we recommend choosing from the following plants: fuchsia (Fuchsia), marigolds (Tagetes patula), begonia (Begonia tuberhybrida), mouse ear or weed. love (Myosotis), astilbe (Astilbe japonica), reseda (Reseda odorata). You can also plant impatiens (Impatiens walleriana), cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), misery (yes, this is the common name of Tradescantia zebrine), sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata), which, speaking of names interesting currents, is also known as "mother-in-law's tongue", the climbing ficus (from the same family as the vine). Other climbing species that thrive on the walls to the north are Virginia Creeper and Ivy (Hedera helix).

Flowering plants for the balcony: begonia super suitable for shady places

If your balcony is windy, naturally you should choose wind-resistant flowering plants. They should be compact with small flowers, leaves and stems. For such conditions, the most suitable are: begonia (Begonia tuberhybrida), verbena (Verbena Venosa), agerate (Ageratum mexicanum), lobelias, chrysanthemums, pot marigold (Calendula officinalis), gazania (Gazania hibrida) and others.

Flowering plants for the balcony from spring to fall

Do you want a balcony full of flowers from spring to fall? So you will need to plant tulip and daffodil bulbs, for example, in the fall, so that they bloom in the spring, at the start of the season. Then it's the turn of biennial and perennial plants such as violas, daisies, forget-me-nots, hearts of Mary (Dicentra), primroses and others. Summer is the time to plant pot marigold, petunia, begonia and perennial species such as garden stonecrop (Sedum), astilbe, lily, etc.

How to create harmonious compositions?

An abundance of plants on the balcony does not guarantee their aesthetics. An adventitious mixture of all possible shapes and colors does not mean a composition of style. Find out how to harmoniously combine the different plants and color shades below:

Harmonious composition on the windowsill

Combine flowering plants of different sizes together. Plant ground-covering or hanging species and plants with tall stems in the same container, this will create a magnificent height composition.

English hanging basket with petunias

Combine the flowers according to their shades of color. The transition from a light color, for example, white, to a more saturated one, such as pink, red or purple, looks very elegant and natural. The alternative is to create a dynamic combination based on the contrast of colors, like red with white, yellow with blue, etc.

Flowery oasis to escape the concrete jungle

However, arranging flowering plants on the balcony in harmonious arrangements is only the beginning. Your flowers will need daily care! Plants in pots and planters for the balcony require more care and attention than plants in the garden. They need to be watered regularly and fertilized at least once every two months. Dried leaves should be removed from time to time. With the right maintenance your small balcony garden will preserve its appearance throughout all seasons. With a little effort and a lot of love, you can turn your boring balcony into a cozy place where you could proudly have a cup of coffee. Create your own green oasis in the city!

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