Decorating a balcony or loggia in an apartment with flowers is a great opportunity to make a beautiful green corner for relaxing in the city. Here you can also put a small wooden table with chairs and enjoy evening tea and sunset. Not all garden flowers can grow on a balcony.

In this article, you will learn which flowers are best to grow on the balcony in boxes.

1. Marigolds

Heat-loving yellow heads of marigolds are an integral feature of summer containers, garden flowerpots and balcony boxes. They are easy to grow from seeds or purchase seedlings, they are unpretentious, bloom from early summer until frost. Removing faded inflorescences prolongs flowering.

In addition, if you are thinking about what flowers to plant on the sunny side, then these are marigolds. They love sunny places. The only thing is that in a drought you need to water regularly, do not overdry the soil.

The most popular marigold varieties are rejected hybrids. Varieties are bushy, in this case you will need only a couple - three plants for a balcony box. To make these yellow flowers on the balcony look beautiful, choose low 15 - 30 cm species. Terry or semi-double inflorescences, up to 5 cm in diameter, are perfect for a balcony box.

2. Calendula, marigolds

A flower undemanding to the soil. These are flowers for the balcony on the sunny side or light partial shade. Completely unpretentious, can be affected by powdery mildew and aphids. Refers to plants that bloom all summer. Flowering time from June to September. For long flowering, faded inflorescences must be removed.

The initial view is medicinal calendula, for balconies and loggias you need to choose a short variety Fiesta Gitana - 30 cm, which have a different color. It is very easy to grow at home from seed. For early flowering, calendula seedlings can be planted in the second half of February.

When creating an unusual balcony design, it is better to plant calendula along with other flowers - pansies, bulbous (daffodils, tulips), ampelous petunias, ornamental cabbage, ornamental and spicy herbs.

3. Nasturtium

Annual nasturtiums are flowers for the southern balcony. Blooms from July to September. Sow seeds immediately in a permanent place. These flowers for balconies are unpretentious, almost always grow from seeds. A unique garden plant, flowers of different varieties are completely different from each other:

There are creepers for wall drapery, that is, you can pick up varieties and grow climbing flowers for the balcony;

Ampelous flowers for the balcony and window boxes - foreign nasturtium peregrinum, the length of the vines reaches 3 m;

Bushy dwarf varieties for flower beds.

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curly nasturtium

4. Petunia

The most popular flowers for growing on a balcony in boxes are petunias. Due to the variety of colors, long flowering, variety of varieties and species, they create a unique design on the balcony.

What flowers to plant on the balcony of petunias:

Ampel varieties of petunias are planted in large garden flowerpots or hanging planters for balconies, loggias and summer verandas (these varieties should be sown for seedlings earlier than bush ones - in early - mid-February);

Bushy multi-flowered species.

Beware of purchasing single-stem flower seeds; they are completely unsuitable for balconies and loggias. In this case, 1 stem will grow from a pot with several flowers on top

The scheme of planting petunias in a balcony box 15 by 15 cm. Single-row and double-row planting of petunias in a box on the balcony is possible.

How to create flowers on the balcony design:

For single row planting, plant 3 pink and 2 purple petunias, alternating in color;

When planting in a two-row box, place upright flowers in the background, and ampelous varieties in the front.

5. Pelargonium

Most often, geranium is called pelargonium, which is grown in pots as a houseplant. Pelargonium is one of the unpretentious plants in the care, it grows quickly, blooms well and profusely. By the way, with proper care, pelargonium can bloom all year round. It has a pleasant spicy aroma, which is exuded not by flowers, but by leaves. An excellent plant for a balcony in a warm period of time.

In addition, with pelargonium, you can create wonderful flower arrangements, complementing them with other flowers. Here is one of the schemes of what to plant on a balcony of flowers:

pelargonium white and red;

immortelle.

6. Nemesia

Nemesia flowers are one-, two- and three-colored. It blooms early, in hot summers flowering may be short-lived. A second wave of flowering is possible, closer to autumn. To do this, cut the stems after the first wave of flowering. If you want to achieve autumn flowering, then plant nemesia seeds for seedlings in early June, then your balcony will look great in November.

Nemesia seeds are small, so you need to sow on top, without sprinkling with earth. Then spray well with water and cover with glass. As the glass fogs up, it is necessary to slightly open it, remove it after the appearance of green sprouts.

When transplanting into flowerpots and pots, the distance between flowers is 20 cm. When planting flower seedlings, pinch the stems.

The decoration of the balcony with nemesia flowers turns out to be very delicate, due to the fact that the flowers are small, low, about 20 cm and bushy.

7. Undersized varieties of snapdragon

Usually snapdragons are grown in the garden, but if you take the smallest variety of Rainbow, you can grow flowers in a wide variety of colors and shades. Of the pluses, it is worth noting the smell of snapdragons, it exudes such a fragrance! And you need only 5-6 bushes for this.

In autumn, when frosts come, this plant freezes, the flowers do not change color and it looks great. Flowers, as if alive, stand all winter. Therefore, if you choose which flowers can be planted on the balcony, be sure to make your list of dwarf varieties of snapdragon. They bloom in the second half of summer, from July to October.

8. Ever flowering begonia and tuberous begonia.

Both types of begonias can be grown in containers and are north facing balcony flowers that grow well in partial shade. They have rounded fleshy leaves with a color ranging from pale green to chocolate brown. Blooms from June to September. It is considered a perennial, but most often this plant is grown as an annual. Grows well in humus-rich soil and in partial shade. Therefore, when planting, you need to make compost.

9. Fuchsia ampelous

There are 3 main groups of fuchsias. What flowers are better to plant on the balcony? So these are gentle thermophilic ampelous fuchsias with weak falling stems in hanging baskets. The name of the ampel fuchsia variety is Swingtime. Stems grow up to 50 cm with red - white flowers.

Fuchsias are great blooming flowers for a north balcony. They only need a small amount of light for flowering and growth. Be sure to water regularly and abundantly. Make sure that the earth ball does not dry out. After a drought, fuchsia will die and will not recover.

10. Pansies or Vitrok violet

There are many Vitrok violet hybrids 15 - 25 cm high. These flowers on the loggia are of two types:

Winter-flowering (November - May) varieties that are grown as a biennial are dominated by the Universal series;

Summer flowering (June - October), which are grown as annuals.

Viola can be grown on a balcony, but needs to be planted in a spot with the right lighting. The sunny side is best with shading at noon. On the southern balcony, it will quickly lose its decorative effect. Already in July, it will burn out, and will look dried up and unattractive.

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Choosing a plant for a south balcony is a difficult task, as most of the really beautiful ones cannot stand high temperatures or direct sunlight. We will help you choose a compromise option that will turn your window sill or balcony into a blooming greenhouse. Consider options for placing pots for various types of balconies.

Balcony gardening rules

Before you start landing on the balcony, you need to discuss the basic landing rules, on which not only the beauty of the overall composition depends, but also the state of themselves.

Horizontal decoration

Horizontal design is best suited for large, long loggias that have enough space to place plants in a row. Consider several options for the location of flowerpots with a horizontal design.

First option provides for the placement of pots on the floor, near the inner or outer wall. Shade-tolerant ones are suitable for such placement, which at the same time do not tolerate direct sunlight.

Important! It should be understood that the first option provides for a solid outer wall, and not a forged protective grille.

Second option- placing flowerpots on the railing of the outer wall of the balcony. In this case, it is worth giving preference, which perfectly tolerate direct sunlight.

You can place both one continuous long pot, in which all plants will grow at once, and single vessels.

Vertical design

The vertical design provides that the flowers on the balcony will be located in a kind of cascade from the bottom up.

The vertical arrangement of plants also has several variations:

Did you know? To avoid overheating the root system, choose pots that are painted white or less bright warm colors.

Choice of colors

We turn to the selection of suitable plants for the balcony, which will withstand direct sunlight, frequent drafts and various invasions.

Annuals

Let's start with flowers for the balcony that can "survive" on the sunny side.

The first flower on our list - , or dandur. The plant is considered a perennial, but in our conditions it is grown as an annual. The average height is -30 cm, the flowers are painted in yellow, red and white.

The plant is interesting because it perfectly withstands direct sunlight on the southern balconies and has a long flowering period (from June to September). Also, purslane care is reduced to regular.

The second candidate is Another one that is grown as an annual. The ampelous plant has a stem reaching 50 cm in height, blooms with small blue, orange or purple flowers.

It does not differ in unpretentiousness, but it has a huge plus - the possibility of re-blooming after cutting off the faded part.

If you like different variations of daisies, then the next flower will be your favorite. - "African chamomile", which belongs to the Aster family.

There are both perennial and annual varieties of gazania, but they all have good drought tolerance.

The flower grows up to 30 cm in height, during flowering pleases with large baskets up to 9 cm in diameter, which are painted in warm colors.

It is striking that up to 30 inflorescences can form on one plant, turning the bush into a huge bouquet of large daisies.
The plant thrives on a south-facing balcony in direct sunlight. Another positive side is the large range of permissible temperatures at which the glazing blooms well and does not lag behind in development (from -5 to +30 ° C).

The unpretentious "African" will delight you with flowering from the beginning of July until the first frost. The flower is especially relevant for the southern regions.

Biennial

Now let's talk about biennial plants that will look great on the south side of the balcony.

Let's start with, which are known to all gardeners. A small one that pleases its owners with beautiful double or semi-double inflorescences.

The main advantage of the plant is resistance to all pests and diseases, however, some viral diseases can still affect. The flower tolerates direct sunlight well and is not picky about the composition of the substrate.

Important! The flower, although it is a perennial, is grown in culture as a two-year-old.

Another biennial that is suitable for a hot southern balcony is Turkish, or bearded,. Unlike high garden variations, this plant has a length of the aerial part from 20 to 60 cm, and its height can always be reduced to an acceptable size.

Like the above flowers, it tolerates direct sunlight well and does not require special care. The advantages include drought resistance and frost resistance.
Next comes the variety - Wittrock. The plant is perennial, but cultivated as a biennial. The maximum height of the aerial part is 30 cm, the plant is compact, highly branched.

Flowers of various colors, there are variations with colored spots and stripes. The buds are large, the average diameter is 7 cm.

The main advantage of the flower is its versatility, as it grows well both in the shade and in direct sunlight. Suitable for more northern regions, as the optimum temperature for - 10-15 ° C.

perennial

Perennial balcony flowers for the sunny side are represented by a huge variety. Many of the above can also be grown as perennials. However, the problems associated with their wintering make the plants too whimsical, and caring for them more difficult.

Did you know? The smell of pelargonium repels flies, but at the same time, many people cannot tolerate it, as it can cause headaches or allergies.

Having discussed the color options for the sunny side of the apartment, let's talk about the rules for keeping them in not very comfortable conditions.

It is not necessary to determine the orientation of the future oasis to the cardinal points. It is enough to have an idea of ​​whether there is a balcony on the sunny or shady side. This is the main criterion for choosing flora for him.

Sunny side

Most balcony crops are grown on the sunny side. Mainly annuals , the first place among which deservedly belongs to .

ON THE PICTURE: Hybrid Petunia is a great choice for a sunny balcony.

Due to the huge variety of shapes and colors, long abundant flowering and unpretentiousness, this flower has become super popular with flower growers. It is easy to care for him, and even a beginner can grow Petunia.

Modern hybrid Petunias are:

• bush and ampelous;
• small-flowered and large-flowered;
• simple and terry;
• with fringed edges.

The flowers of various types of Petunias are single-colored, with light or dark centers, with radial contrasting stripes and edges painted in a different color. Upright forms are grown in flower boxes of various sizes, ampelous - in hanging planters.

ON THE PICTURE: Ampelnaya Petunia in a hanging planter.

Most decorative forms are resistant to adverse weather conditions: the flowers do not deteriorate from rain. Flowering continues from early summer until frost.

Combining various varieties of Petunias, it is possible to create a unique balcony flower garden from one of this genus.

ON THE PICTURE: Balcony decorated with various types of Petunias.

You can buy ready-made seedlings of Petunias in flower shops or grow them yourself by sowing seeds at the end of winter.

Unpretentious plants recommended for balcony cultivation include and. There are many varieties with a variety of shapes and colors of inflorescences: red, orange, white, yellow.

ON THE PICTURE: From marigolds of different varieties, you can arrange a wonderful flower garden.

Marigolds are undemanding to the soil, drought-resistant. If you accidentally forget to water the flowers on the loggia, the tragedy will not happen. But it is better not to skip watering, especially on hot days: the lower leaves will begin to turn yellow and dry, the plants will lose their decorative effect.

Marigolds grow quickly and bloom early, within one and a half to two months after sowing the seeds. For abundant flowering, it is necessary to remove wilted buds. Otherwise, the ripening seeds will "pull" the vital forces of the plant onto themselves.

ON THE PICTURE: Withered marigold flowers must be removed in a timely manner.

For a balcony it is better to choose undersized species flowering plants. For the sunny side, low varieties, annuals and are good. On a brightly lit loggia are appropriate:

• (Burachok);
• (Antirrhinum);
• (Clarkia);
• (Sage);

You can combine business with pleasure: plant several types of herbs, for example,. They comfortably coexist in one container. Read more about growing homemade spices in the article:.

ON THE PICTURE: Spicy herbs in one container.

Pull the support cords and plant, decorative Beans or. This creates a wonderful shady place to relax with a cup of tea or a book.

ON THE PICTURE: Thickets of Ipomoea give a pleasant shade on a sunny balcony.

Suitable for balcony plantings biennials : () and . On the balconies and loggias of true admirers of floristry, there is also (Geranium).

ON THE PICTURE:Pelargonium is distinguished by a wide variety of shapes and colors.

Over the years, Pelargonium has been thoroughly forgotten. More recently, it grew mainly on rural window sills and in some provincial offices. But in recent years, breeders have bred many ornamental varieties, thanks to which Geranium has received a second life. Bush and ampelous varieties of this plant turn loggias and balconies into real flowering gardens.

Pelargonium can be grown from seeds, but it is better to cut adult bushes at the end of winter - the beginning of spring. Each cutting should have three internodes. The lower leaves are removed from the shoots, after which the cuttings are dried for several hours.

The shoots prepared in this way are planted in small cups or pots with drainage holes. You need a light, permeable soil. Landing is carried out with a deepening of one internode: in this place, the formation of roots will begin.

ON THE PICTURE: Rooting cuttings of Pelargonium in peat humus tablets.

As they grow, young plants are pinched for better branching. By the time the grown Pelargonium bushes move to the balcony, they are transferred to permanent containers filled with loose nutrient soil.

With a sufficient area of ​​\u200b\u200ba balcony or loggia, potted and even large-sized container plants are placed there for the summer. On the sunny side, citrus fruits, succulents and cacti, potted, feel great.

shadow side

If the balcony is in the shade for most of the day, various bulbs will take root on it. Of the large ones, it is worth planting on a shaded loggia, ferns,.

From flowering plants for a shady balcony is suitable.

ON THE PICTURE: Tuberous Begonia is a great choice for a shady balcony.

This type of Begonia is decorated with asymmetrical jagged foliage, flowers of various shades of white, yellow, orange, red, pink. They are large single or small, but collected in clusters; simple, semi-double and terry.

Begonia blooms throughout the summer, continuing until October. But it is necessary to remove the plant from an uninsulated balcony before the onset of the first frost. Begonia loves fertile, slightly acidic, breathable soil that needs to be constantly moist.

Another flowering plant that is ideal for a shady balcony is.

ON THE PICTURE: Fuchsia tolerates shade well.

It is impossible to take your eyes off Fuchsia with blossoming buds. The unusual shape and color of flowers, lush flowering literally fascinate. Particularly decorative ampelous species grown in hanging planters.

To get an elegant flower cascade, take three to five cuttings of Fuchsia, depending on the size of the container. They are planted together, closer to the edge of the container, under some slope.
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ON THE PICTURE: Wind-resistant Alyssum exudes a pleasant aroma.

Winter Garden

On a glazed balcony or loggia, you can organize a real winter garden. This is the best option for the upper floors.

ON THE PICTURE: The choice of plants for a glazed balcony is much wider than for an open one.

If there are additional light sources on the glazed balcony or loggia, the choice of plants for them is almost unlimited. If you insulate the walls and floor, install double-glazed windows, conduct electricity, hang lamps, you can grow whatever your heart desires there.

ON THE PICTURE: Glazed balcony or loggia, turned into a winter garden - a great place to relax.

1. Make sure the flower boxes and climbing supports are securely fastened to the balcony railing.
2. For flower containers with drainage holes, pallets are needed to drain excess moisture.
3. For the sunny side, choose light-colored containers to avoid overheating of the roots. On the shadow it is better to use dark ones.
4. When growing plants with different colors on the same loggia or balcony, a harmonious combination of colors and shapes is important.
5. In balcony flower arrangements, different shades of the same color are combined win-win.
6. Plants in the fresh air are watered either in the morning or in the late afternoon. Periodically, they should be fed with fertilizers, according to the recommendations for a particular species.
7. The glazed balcony should be ventilated for the comfort of the flora growing on it.

Today, balconies are increasingly being transformed from a cluttered warehouse into a beautifully designed space.

For example, a winter garden, balconies with flowering plants - this design option can be increasingly seen in high-rise buildings.

The flower garden is used to transform balconies.

Let's talk about landscaping balconies? What plants will decorate an open balcony? How to decorate a balcony with flowers?

Starting landscaping, the first thing you need to do is clear the balcony space to the maximum, throwing out all the rubbish, removing conservation and food supplies for the winter, such as potatoes, onions and carrots.

The balcony can be both closed and open. So, in winter, nothing will grow on an unglazed balcony except for heaps of snow. If the balcony is glazed, then the air temperature is about five degrees Celsius, and therefore flowers such as chlorophytum and geraniums will grow on such a balcony.

If the air temperature drops below five degrees Celsius, then you should pay attention to frost-resistant plants like palm trees.

If your balcony is glazed, additionally insulated, and there is no air temperature below five degrees Celsius, then plants such as cyclamens can be seen on the balcony.

In autumn, you can buy heathers - shrubs with a mass of flowers that look beautiful even after drying.

If you are thinking about what flowers to plant on the balcony, which is insulated and well heated, then it is important to remember that the main thing is to create a favorable climate for flowers. So, flowers love humidity, excellent lighting, and do not tolerate drafts, temperature changes.

Arranging a real winter garden on your balcony, it is important to think about protecting plants from direct sunlight.

Some flowers are still grown on a sunny balcony, because there are special species that perfectly tolerate the open sun with proper care.

For an open sunny balcony, it is better to choose:

Petunia, which pleases with a variety of colors and different varieties. It is better to give preference to small-flowered forms, because large leaves do not react well to heat, the flowers lose their attractiveness.

The stems of petunias are very sticky, therefore, when growing these flowers on the balcony in boxes, you need to separate them from each other without loss after the wind. There is such a variety of petunias as "typhoon", which is characterized by violent flowering.

Geranium can be zonal, ivy. The second species will suffer on a windy balcony, but at the same time, both species tolerate heat well.

Purslane are ideal blooming flowers on a balcony where there is a lot of sun. The plant is ground-blooded, but looks great in a pot. How else can you decorate a balcony?

It is difficult to imagine a more "survivable" plant. Purslane flowers from about the middle of July until the end of September.

Purslane loves the direct rays of the sun, so much so that in sunny weather it opens flowers, and after sunset the flower closes.

Phlox Drummond is a light-loving plant that tolerates drought very well. When growing flowers on a balcony, it is important to monitor the looseness of the soil so that the roots do not rot.

Ipomoea is a plant that pleases with new flowers every day. A flower blooms for a day, closes in the evening, but in the morning a completely different blooming flower will please the eye.

These flowers on the balcony grow with support, because in order to grow up, you cannot do without it. Such flowers are used as a green screen that protects the room from the sun.

The flower grows quickly, but the stems die off in the fall, and therefore it is necessary to grow a new green screen for the new season.

If you are thinking about what flowers to plant on the balcony to bloom, you should choose begonias, pretty daisies. In order for the flowers to bloom until the end of autumn, you can plant asters, petunias.

When choosing flowers for your balcony, it is worth considering both the illumination of the balcony and the number of storeys.

If the balcony is closed, that is, glazed, then it is clear that the floor does not play any role, and if it is open, then you need to remember that the higher the floor, the stronger the drafts on the balcony.

You can see in the numerous photos of flowers on the balcony that undersized plants like daisies, begonias, and marigolds are planted on the upper floors.

Photo of flowers on a baclon

Garden flowers

What flowers to grow on the balcony?

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In our city apartments, it is the balcony that often becomes that oasis where constant summer reigns - plants turn green, flowers bloom. Let's figure out how to choose the right flowers for a balcony or loggia. What care do they need? How to protect them from diseases and pests?

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In the southern regions of Russia, a constant assortment of perennials can be maintained on the balconies, and in the middle and northern regions it is better to prefer annuals. However, a glazed and heated balcony will significantly increase your options for choosing plants.

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Flowers on a sunny balcony

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If the balcony faces the south, sunny side, the vast majority of balcony plants will bloom well and for a long time, with the exception of fuchsia and begonia: excessive sun suppresses them, they wither and sometimes do not bloom at all.

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Particular "greed" for the sun and heat is shown by purslane, kobeya, morning glory, doroteanthus and dimorphoteka.

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On cloudy days, large-flowered purslane will not open its flowers, and in cool summers, even on the southern balcony, it blooms poorly.

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Daisies, asters, mignonette, dahlias, godetia, gazania, heliotrope, ageratum, balsam, lobelia, verbena, viola, sweet peas, morning glory, ampelous pelargonium, petunia, nasturtium - a great set for a sunny balcony.

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In tubs or large pots, African agapanthus and Indian canna feel great.

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Place large-flowered tobacco, elegant zinnia and Drummond's phlox in one container, and you will get a lovely mini flower garden.

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In order for the balcony to please with flowering as early as possible, daisies, violas and ever-flowering begonias should be planted already in early May.

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And so that flowering continues until the end of October, use asters, kobe, petunia, gazania, lantana, tuberous begonia and stonecrop.

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Flowers on a shaded balcony

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In partial shade, begonias, lobelia, fuchsia, mignonette, viola will bloom well.

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Marigolds, pelargoniums, nasturtium and petunia will put up with a lack of light. It is quite comfortable in the penumbra of calceolaria and ageratum.

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If the balcony is heavily shaded, limit yourself to tuberous begonias, daisies, violas, and nasturtium is able to decorate the balcony until frost, if not with abundant flowering, then with beautiful rounded leaves.

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On high floors, where it is windy and drafts are constant, it is better to use daisies, undersized marigolds, ageratum, gazania, stonecrop and ever-flowering begonia.

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For vertical gardening inside balconies and loggias, ampelous varieties of lobelia, petunia, winged tunbergia, fuchsia, pelargonium and tuberous begonia are suitable.

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Interesting balcony flowers and their care

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And in conclusion, a few words about plants, sometimes undeservedly unclaimed in balcony floriculture.

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Tuberous begonia is the queen of balconies.

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The color range is from pure white to pink, yellow, salmon, bright red and crimson. The flowers are simple, semi-double and double on the same plant.

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Suitable varieties with a height of 15 to 30 cm. Flowering from late May to October frosts. For the winter, the tubers are cleaned in a cool room and stored until March in sand or peat chips at plus 8-12 ° C.

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Kobe climbing

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Kobeya climbing is distinguished by large bell-shaped flowers of an exotic shape on long pedicels, painted first in green, and later in bluish-violet. There is a variety with white flowers.

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Thanks to tenacious and strong tendrils on paired pinnate leaves, this fast-growing letnik rises several meters even along plastered walls, although it is more reliable to strengthen it on a rare wire mesh or a support on a balcony box.

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Blooms from June to October. It is afraid of cold weather, so it is planted after the end of spring frosts. Kobeya quickly greens large areas, although from a distance it looks much more modest than calceolaria or salvia. Propagated by seeds, which are sown in March.

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Seedlings are planted at a distance of 30-50 cm from each other.

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Verbena

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A low-growing plant with small, very beautiful flowers, similar to a primrose. The flowers are fragrant, with white eyes inside. When the plant reaches a height of 12 cm, you need to pinch the top.

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Coleus

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Coleus attracts with luxurious "mosaic" leaves and is easily propagated by cuttings.

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Small-leaved balcony forms form a dense shrub 20-40 cm high. The brightness of the leaves of the coleus and its showiness in the near or far plans overshadows the brightly colored balcony flowers. Plants are planted in May at a distance of 20-30 cm. In August, coleuses are cut and left to winter in a bright room. Seed propagation is possible in February.

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Calceolaria

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Calceolaria blooms profusely and relentlessly with yellow flowers resembling bright balls. Plant height 30 cm.

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It is enough to buy one plant in order to further provide a spectacular contrasting bright yellow tone for red pelargonium, salvia, petunia, blue and purple violas, blue ageratum and blue-violet heliotrope.

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It reproduces well in mid-summer by cuttings in a cool, bright room. They winter, like pelargoniums, in a room or a non-freezing room, and in mid-May they are planted on a balcony.

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Erika

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Erika (Erika carnea), sometimes incorrectly called "heather", reaching 15-30 cm in height, has needle-shaped leaves and is recommended for southern regions and insulated balconies and loggias.

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Various varieties bloom from January to March with white, pink and red flowers, abundantly covering the tops of the shoots. For autumn flowering, Erika gracilis is recommended, blooming from September to November.

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Early-flowering erica is grown on calcareous soil, and late-flowering - on a slightly acidic substrate, preferably on a mixture of marsh soil with peat.

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Erics winter in the middle lane in the basement, in non-freezing loggias and even in open ground under spruce branches and snow; in the southern regions - in open ground.

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Gatzania

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Gatsania is notable for its radiant, shiny, orange-red (to bronze) flowers 7-8 cm in diameter with a dark spot at the base of the petals and a white eye.

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Flowering from June to October. Unpretentious, resistant to winds. Height 20-40 cm. Seeds are sown in a room in March, seedlings are planted on a balcony in May. Foreground decoration.

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Petunia

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An annual plant up to 25 cm high, characterized by a compact bush shape and very abundant flowering. Thanks to the peculiar bright colors, it can be an ornament to any garden. Perfect for growing in balcony boxes. In March, petunia seeds are sown in cups or pots, they are not covered with earth, but only pressed down, then covered with glass or paper. Germination time 1-2 weeks at 18-20°C. They dive into loose, not very nutritious soil, keep at 10-14 ° C. They are hardened and in mid-May they are planted at a distance of 25x25 cm in balcony boxes. Blooms until November.

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Geranium.

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From mid-February - early March, geranium seeds are sown at 20 ° C. Maintain optimal hydration. Cups and boxes with seeds are best covered with foil or glass. Germination time - 6-8 days. After the first leaves appear, the seedlings dive into pots 8-10 cm high. They are planted in pots or boxes with nutrient soil in late May - early June. For a box 1 m long, 5 plants are enough. It has been noticed that plants growing next to geraniums are not damaged by spider mites.

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Alyssum

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An annual plant 20 cm high. Forms a white cloud of small flowers. Blooms throughout the summer. The aroma is reminiscent of honey. In March, the seeds are sown in a box, lightly sprinkled with earth. At a temperature of 16-20°C, they germinate in 8-12 days. Planted in a box on the balcony in May, 3-5 plants together at a distance of 10-15 cm. When flowering decreases, the plants are cut to half. Soon they will grow back and continue to bloom.

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Godetia

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An annual plant. This beautiful flower is attractive for flower beds. Its large silky inflorescences of different colors (white, pink, red) are the decoration of any balcony. If you cut off faded inflorescences in time, the plants will bloom again. Sow in March-April in pots, transplanted in mid-May. The plant prefers sunny or semi-shaded places and loves fertile soil. Requires moisture. Cold resistant. Blooms early and until frost.

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Mini garden for a balcony

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Despite the very limited area, it is desirable to find a place on the balcony for a fragrant mini-garden, for which it is enough to plant two or three mignonette, verbena, tobacco or heliotrope plants with a distinct vanilla aroma.

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It is useful to have a corner of spicy plants on the balcony: watercress, salad mustard, catnip, lemon balm, chervil, parsley, dill, savory, chives.

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On the balcony in early spring, it is quite easy to get the forcing of perennial onions (batun, chives, slime onions), parsley, celery, parsnips, beets, rhubarb.

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Plant compositions for balconies

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When placing flowers in balcony boxes, the main thing is not to get carried away with a variety of colors: no more than two colors that harmonize well. Monochromatic red pelargoniums, fuchsias or salvias, pink petunias, white daisies, yellow or lilac violas are beautiful and concise.

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Two-tone combinations of red salvias (petunias, zonal pelargoniums) from the side of the apartment and blue, white, purple petunias paired with yellow marigolds, mignonette, blue ampelous lobelia from the side of the street are successful.

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Instead of ampelous plants in the outer row, you can place low-growing red-white fuchsias, pink ever-flowering begonias, blue petunias or ageratums, and on the inside, red tuberous begonias and yellow calceolaria, respectively. These options are suitable for semi-shady and shady balconies.

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To create a bright flower spot that attracts attention from the street, red and white pelargoniums, red salvias, yellow marigolds, calceolaria, nasturtiums are good.

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Ageratum, mignonette, kobeya, beans, lobelia, daisies, stonecrops and balsams are expressive near.

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Some plants are good only in the same type of planting: purslane, gazania, godetia, celosia, erica, dimorphoteca, doronicum, nemesia, aster, dahlias, coleus, chrysanthemums and lantana.

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Microclimate and seasons on the balcony

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On insulated, non-freezing balconies or loggias, you can carry out a successful early spring forcing of bulbous - crocuses, tulips and daffodils.

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In autumn, a number of ornamental plants from the garden will migrate to the balconies and will delight in flowering all autumn (asters and chrysanthemums).

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In summer, the balcony will also be decorated with houseplants that benefit from being outdoors: azalea, cyclamen, bromeliad, hydrangea, ficus, clivia, oleander, hippeastrum, agave, aloe, crassula, pomegranate, monstera, aspidistra, aucuba and cacti.

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But indoor plants native to the humid tropics and subtropics do not tolerate open ground conditions (saintpaulia, or uzambar violets, peperomia, anthurium, royal begonia, philodendron, sansevieria and dieffenbachia), only a glazed "cottage" and high air humidity are useful to them.

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Soil for balcony plants

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For most annuals, humus-rich compost soil with the addition of peat chips (10-20%) and lime material (ground egg shells) is suitable. Especially sensitive to a neutral or slightly alkaline soil reaction are annuals such as sweet peas, asters, and chrysanthemums.

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Melissa, catnip, bluebells prefer slightly alkaline soils (pH up to 7.0-7.5); azaleas, heathers, hydrangeas - acidic soils (pH 4.5-5), they are fertilized with superphosphate or potassium sulfate.

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In general, the soil must have moisture permeability, for which river sand is added; be sufficiently moisture-intensive, which is achieved by adding peat chips, and always fresh and free from pathogens, in addition, the soil for balcony flowers must be changed annually.

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It is important to remember that potting mixes containing too few nutrients are not suitable for balcony flowers. A three-meter balcony needs about 30 kg of soil mixture.

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For flyers, you can use peat chips from briquettes enriched with nutrients: it will provide easier maintenance, retain moisture for a long time, weigh less and be free from pathogens. For perennials grown in tubs, pots, humus cloddy soil with turf and clay additives is preferable.

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Unlike annuals, which require replacing the old soil with fresh annually, perennials are transplanted into new soil after 2-4 years, with the exception of agapanthus: they prefer to stay in settled old pots for as long as possible, content with adding fresh soil.

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Top dressing of balcony plants

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Given the limited feeding area and the rapid depletion of the soil substrate, balcony flowers need more frequent feeding compared to garden flowers. Complex mineral fertilizers with microelements (manganese, boron, molybdenum) are excellent for these purposes.

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Top dressing is carried out every 7-10 days, alternating with watering, using weak solutions (2-3 g per 1 liter of water). The first top dressing is carried out 4-6 weeks after planting and rooting seedlings. Top dressing continues until the end of August.

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Minimal top dressing (every 2-3 weeks) is given to nasturtiums, gatzanias, purslane, stonecrops, godetia and dorotheanthus: on highly fertilized soil, they form many leaves to the detriment of flowering, or even do not bloom at all, the purchased soil for them is diluted by 30% river sand.

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How to plant balcony flowers

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It is important not to thicken the flowers when placed in boxes: the optimal distance between seedlings of dahlias, chrysanthemums, salvia, gazania, petunias, pelargoniums, asters, lantana, tuberous begonias, fuchsia and celosia is 20-30 cm; for verbena, heliotrope, balsam, godetia, Drummond's phlox, viols, zinnias, daisies, mignonette, marigolds and ever flowering begonias - 12-15 cm; for fiery red beans and sweet peas - 10 cm.

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It is important to remove flowers immediately after flowering, preventing the formation of ovaries if it is not necessary to collect seeds. When the flowering of ageratum, lobelia and nemesia is weakened, it is important to cut off the upper part of the plant, leaving only stems 3-5 cm high: they soon form young shoots and flower buds.

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Diseases and pests of balcony plants and how to deal with them

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Given the right place and proper care, balcony plants are rarely affected by diseases.

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Reddish at the edges or yellow color of the leaves occurs with severe waterlogging (lack of drainage) or overdrying of the soil.

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Poor flowering may indicate an excess of nitrogen in the soil, and in combination with oppressed growth and yellowing of the leaves, a lack of nutrients.

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Plants can be damaged by pests.

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Ugly, curved tops of the shoots and leaves covered with sticky juice indicate an aphid invasion that occurs in dry, warm summers. Do not rush to the store for pesticides, but do not put off pest control either: they multiply at an unprecedented rate and can quickly eat up your entire flower garden. Spray the affected plants with an infusion of garlic, nettle, at worst - soap or washing powder.

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Sometimes the leaves are eaten by caterpillars - remove them and destroy them. A mini-garden of spicy herbs, planting marigolds will help scare away pests. Finally, a tiny ladybug will finish the job.

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In dry, warm summers, sometimes the leaves and stems are covered with a white powdery coating - real powdery mildew. Spray the plants with a strong solution of potassium permanganate (15 g per bucket of water) or fermented infusion of fresh minced garlic (40 g per bucket).

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The most effective means of protection are, contrary to popular belief, not strong poisons that destroy pests and pathogens, but simple and generally accessible preventive measures that stimulate the plant to effectively defend itself.

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Do not overmoisten the soil and do not thicken the plantings - your asters, marigolds, lobelia will not get sick with black leg and fusarium. Do not use acidic soils - get rid of rot. Annually change the earth in boxes to fresh - there will be no soil fatigue and pathogens.

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