Flowers on the loggia sunny side. What flowers to plant on the balcony to bloom all summer? Daisy - unpretentious culture with a long flowering period

A balcony overlooking the sunny side is not a reason to abandon the idea of ​​\u200b\u200bcreating a mini-flower garden on it. For this purpose, indoor and garden plants are perfect, which are not afraid of the sun's rays and summer heat. If you provide proper care for green spaces, then the flowers for the balcony on the sunny side will delight the eye, like a bright and cheerful rainbow. The choice of suitable plants is very large.

The owner of balconies on the sunny side is incredibly lucky! Their balcony can literally be buried in flowers.

Geranium (pelargonium) zonal

Geranium is one of the most common plants in balcony floriculture. He has large inflorescences of bright coloring. In spring and summer, it needs abundant watering. In winter, she needs the same care as houseplants. Geranium grows well in pots all year round. Low-growing varieties reach a height of 20 cm.

Gatzania (gazania)

Gatzania (gazania) on the balcony

Unusual African "chamomile" opens only towards the sun's rays. Flowering time from late June to the first frost. On cloudy days it remains closed. The low plant belongs to the Compositae family. The rosette is made up of dense green leaves with a variety of shapes. Sometimes there is a slight pubescence on the lower part, which protects from the cold and retains moisture. The unusualness of the gazania lies in the contrasting color of its petals. The flowers are up to 8 cm in diameter.

Calendula

These are bright flowers on the balcony on the sunny side. They are placed in boxes. The plant belongs to annuals, which propagates by seeds. After sowing, shoots will appear on the 7th day, and the flowering period will begin on the 40-45th day. Today there are varieties where no less attractive shades are added to the traditional orange color: red, yellow, white. The shoots of the plant are erect, and the root system is pivotal. The flowers themselves are both simple and double. If desired, you can easily create original flower arrangements.

Fragrant tobacco

Ornamental species of this plant have a wonderful aroma and a wide variety of colors. On the balcony, Nicki and Havana varieties can be grown. Their height is no more than 30-40 cm. Therefore, they can be planted in pots. Fragrant tobacco needs moderate watering.

Cactus

Such balcony flowers on the sunny side need enough light. Cacti, when well cared for, have succulent, fleshy stems. Desert dwellers will please their owners with bright flowers. Plastic containers are suitable for planting young plants: they retain moisture longer. After 2 or 3 years, they need to be transplanted into larger pots. For this purpose it is good to use clay products.

kanna

Fast growing flower grows well in direct sunlight. The perennial plant has an upright stem. Its large leaves can be of different shapes: pointed, elliptical, oval-oblong. Cannes do not smell, but please with the richness of their palette: in addition to white, you will find different shades of bright colors. Watering is not required in autumn and winter. During the dormant period, the pots are stored in a place where it is cool.

dahlias

A balcony on the sunny side can be made potted with dahlias. Large flower balls bloom for one or even two months. Dahlias like fertile soil. For planting, choose undersized or curb tubers. To create an optimal microclimate for plants, it is recommended to spray them.

Zinnia

The plants are only 15 or 20 cm high and are ideal for growing in containers. The diameter of terry pompon inflorescences is from 3 cm to 5. Zinnia flowers are yellow, white, red, orange. Dwarf flowers have a cone-shaped core. There are plants with different petals: rounded, pointed, elongated, corrugated. Zinnia flowers are simple and semi-double.

Mignonette

These flowers for a sunny balcony have a pleasant smell. Mignonette is unpretentious, but needs good watering. The plants have small greenish flowers and yellow, orange or red stamens. Today, breeders have bred new varieties with different colors of beautiful pyramidal inflorescences. From the fragrant bushes of mignonette, rising up to 20-30 cm, creeping shoots depart.

Sweet pea

The flowering period of sweet peas lasts all summer. Multi-colored flowers burn like bright lights. A climbing plant is tied to supports. The flower grows rapidly, and soon the balcony will turn into an arbor of amazing beauty with a charming aroma. It is necessary to constantly ensure that the soil remains moist. When sunlight is plentiful, sweet peas can be grown through seedlings.

Marigolds (tagetes)

Marigolds can become a festive and bright decoration of a small flower garden. They have many advantages that are considered attractive by both beginners and experienced flower growers. Marigolds are characterized by unpretentiousness, drought resistance, undemanding to the soil and excellent decorative characteristics. Choose your plants! Marigolds are represented by several types and different shades. Plant height varies from 25 cm to 100 cm. The flowering period begins in the last decade of May.

Salvia (sage)

In balcony plantings, as a structural plant, sage is used in a single specimen. Salvia grows well in boxes next to lobelia, marigolds and cineraria. Flowers can be painted in different shades. The Tricolor variety attracts with its unusual coloring of the leaves. They are variegated with white-pink-green coloration.

Non-capricious sage plants are wonderful flowers for a loggia on the sunny side!

Lobelia

At first glance, lobelia looks a lot like a miniature geranium. A plant from the bellflower family blooms with small flowers that blend perfectly with larger flowers. The height of the compact lobelia is 15 cm. Its flower is less than 3 cm. There are many small inflorescences on the bush, so it looks lush and solemn. Who grows lobelia on the balcony can prolong its flowering in the winter. The plant will bloom again if the bush is pruned and fertilized for the winter. Thanks to regular watering, new shoots appear.

Petunia

Among the incredible variety of petunias, preference should be given to forms: medium-flowered and small-flowered. A perennial plant is a popular inhabitant of flower beds. In the palette you will find a variety of shades. Petunias bloom from early summer until frost. Ampelous views from the balcony boxes descend to the ground itself. All their shoots are covered with flowers. The plant grows in fertile soil. It is mainly propagated by seeds. Only varieties with double flowers require cuttings. Petunia is a hardy flower.

Nasturtium (capuchin)

The festively colored nasturtium flowers are painted in various tones. The plant blooms with the onset of summer. It will delight you with its flowers until frost begins. The best choice would be a stunted species that grows up to 30 cm.

September 16, 2016
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Often, balconies facing the north side hear unflattering words addressed to them and turn into a warehouse of things from the “it’s a pity to throw away” category. Today I will try to prove that even such a balcony can be successfully transformed into a garden for green pets.

Illumination and temperature

When choosing a place for plants, it is important to consider two factors - light and temperature.

Illumination is measured with a luxmeter, if you don’t have such a device in your arsenal, do a simple analysis of the source data and answer the questions:

• What is the area of ​​the part?
• What double-glazed windows are installed?
• How close are neighboring houses and trees to the balcony?

If the northern balcony has large enough glazing and is located in the southern region, you get a good platform for growing flowers. But balconies with modest windows on the first floors put forward serious requirements for the selection of plants, but even here you can successfully grow sansevier, chlorophytum and some annuals.

In summer and spring, the daylight hours are long, so even the northern balconies can boast of a sufficient level due to diffused and reflected sunlight. You can safely move small-leaved ficuses, dracaena, cordilina, pelargoniums, petunias and date palms here.

If you plan to turn the north balcony into a winter garden and plant potted flowers in it, I advise you to equip additional artificial lighting, without which it will be very difficult for tropical houseplants.

With sense, with feeling, with arrangement we choose flowers for a balcony

So it's time to go in search of an answer to the question of what flowers to plant on the balcony on the north side.

Among my favorites, I would recommend paying attention to violets, fuchsias, cyclamen and spathiphyllum. If you are leaning towards amaryllis, take a look at hippeastrum, clivia, zephyranthes. The last group has one secret - the flower buds in the bulb are laid in the summer, only at this time the plant needs a lot of light, they can spend the rest of their life cycle in the shade and at the same time delight you with flowering.

Deciduous plants

Among the deciduous group, ferns belong to the shade-loving category. Remember where we often meet them in the natural environment? That's right, in the shady forests.

So that the fern is not bored, pick up a company of maidenhair, nephrolepis, zamiokulkas and chlorophytum for him. Aspidistra is completely unpretentious, it can grow not only on the northern balcony, but also away from the light.

If you can boast of a large balcony area or a wide window sill, take a look at dieffenbachia, alocasia, syngonium - plants of the Aroid family.

Anthurium and Aeschinanthus will delight you with lush greenery, but they will not bloom.

Palm trees and ivy

If you are in the mood for arranging a winter garden and you cannot do without large plants, opt for the bamboo hamedorea palm. Perfectly adapts to the lack of light and hibiscus (Chinese rose).

Among a group of climbers on a checked balcony, hoya and cissus will feel good.

No matter how beautiful the variegated ivy is, you will have to refuse to place it in a shady place. Plants with multi-colored leaves lose their brightness without sunlight.

Warm or cold

When choosing plants, the temperature regime that is kept on the balcony is also important.

Warm northern balconies

Shade-tolerant, unpretentious plants are selected for cultivation, which feel great in the temperature range from +18 to +20 ° С. Unfortunately, there are few such representatives of the green world, however, when arranging additional lighting, you can safely grow the lion's share of the assortment for warm western and eastern balconies.

I offer you 4 plants that I would put on my balcony:

1. Dihorisandra or golden mustache is native to America. In addition to its attractive appearance and unpretentiousness, it is famous for its healing properties and use in traditional medicine.

1. Ruellia requires warmth and moderate light. Will delight you with abundant greenery if you monitor the level of humidity, otherwise the leaves become inconspicuous and dull.

1. You have at your disposal many types of ficus, the most popular are lyre-shaped, oak-leaved and sacred. The plant requires annual pruning and transplanting, sprinkled with crushed wood ash powder.
2. I am sure that you are familiar with chlorophytum. He is valued for positive energy and the ability to purify the air. If you choose Cape, Crested or Winged Chlorophytum, remember that it will need an annual transplant.

Cold rolled balconies

Yes, yes, even on such a balcony you can successfully grow flowers with your own hands. Which? Let's take a look at the table.

Name	Instructions and recommendations
Evergreen araucaria	When planting it, you have a chance to get a piece of coniferous forest on your own balcony, and on New Year's Eve, turn it into a traditional Christmas tree. To obtain a uniform crown, install the plant at the maximum distance from the wall, window and other plants. Araucaria prefers to live alone and reacts very painfully to any neighborhood. Cypress and cypress will help create an attractive composition.
Hydrangea	A fairly hardy plant, but will require a little more attention from you during flowering. Peduncles have an impressive mass, so they require tying. The hydrangea has a poor "immunity", so it often suffers from fungal diseases. For preventive purposes, I recommend watering the soil twice a year with a weak fungicide solution.
Myrtle	A symbol of family well-being, which, if properly trimmed, can turn into a fancy ball, cone or pyramid.
Aucuba	An exotic plant that is grown in pairs. With artificial pollination of flower stalks, you can get berries that resemble red dogwood. Interesting fact! Japanese aucuba has long oval leaves that are dotted with golden spots. For this appearance, the plant is often called the "sausage tree".

Shadows are coming

If your balcony has been captured by absolute shade, refuse to grow flowering perennials, your choice is modest decorative leafy plants. They are not so spectacular, but they have the most important quality - shade tolerance.

Plants for shady balconies are conditionally divided into 2 groups:

1. Shade-loving plants in the sun develop much worse than in shade conditions, the leaves burn easily, change their natural shade. In this group, there is a place for most varieties of hostas, ferns, periwinkle, dodecatheon.
2. Shade-tolerant - a category of green pets who are ready to put up with the lack of light. They would not mind getting a slightly higher degree of insolation, but they have to be content with the conditions that they have. Prominent representatives are astilba, aquilegia and viola.

deep shadow

I'll start, perhaps, with the most difficult conditions for flowers - with a deep shadow. For your balcony flower bed, you can choose a female nodule, a shield and an ostrich, these fern forms will create a voluminous background for spring ephemera, primroses, and hosts.

The Spartan group includes the pygmy hoof, it can serve as a background for flowers and perfectly masks the “bald spots” in the balcony flower garden with a dense green rug.

You can plant hostas in an individual tub, for example, the Queen of the Seas, Blue Mouse Ears and Deep Blue Sea varieties with leathery dense leaves in blue or green shades.

Unlike their green-blue relatives, most variegated hostas are very sensitive to lack of light, in deep shade they lose their color and become monochromatic.

Shadow

For this shady zone, the list of plants is expanding significantly, in addition to the “lovers of darkness” described above, you can look at variegated hosts with white, yellow, golden edging of leaves.

In June-August, the plant turns from decorative leafy into flowering. In the center of the bush on long stems, flowers of white, cream and purple are revealed.

Periwinkle grows quickly enough in the shade, covering the tub with dense leaves and small flowers of white, blue, purple, red and pink shades. Shade-tolerant grasses, hostas and ferns can grow on a periwinkle carpet.

Dicentra magnificent is indifferent to the sun, but requires moist soil, under these conditions it will delight you with heart-shaped flowers of bright pink color.

If you have large-sized plants planted in tubs, plant ephemeroid plants under them, for example, anemones, crocuses, corydalis, muscari or blueberries. In such conditions, the garden orchid "lady's slipper" will feel great. They prefer moist, nutritious soils and considerable shade.

Garden orchids are demanding on the choice of neighbors, planting astilbe and tiarella is optimal.

Penumbra

Plants for the north balcony, which will grow in partial shade, must withstand up to 6 hours in the sun. In such conditions, violas, aquilegia, aconites, rhododendron and bergenia develop well.

Among annuals, pay attention to lobelia, torenia, petunias and balsams.

Summing up

Turning a balcony into a flower bed or a mini-garden is a fascinating business. First, you transfer potted flowers there from the windowsill, then you equip a couple of tubs for large-sized ones, find a place for a one-year-old flower bed and that's it, you can't be stopped, and is it worth it?

Well, now it's your turn to share ideas for arranging a balcony, and it remains for me to offer you an interesting video in this article.

September 16, 2016

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The balcony is that part of the apartment that is located on the street, and therefore it is often used by many residents only as a storage room - for storing unnecessary and old things that, most likely, will never be useful in everyday life. But with the onset of spring, the balcony can be turned into a wonderful flower garden, the most romantic and bright part of your home. And if leeks and pepper seedlings are the only vegetation you decorate your balcony with, then it's time to fix it.

Flowers help in the design of the apartment, emphasize its features and bring a note of romance, fabulousness and cheerfulness to the life of its inhabitants. The choice of specific varieties of the future flower garden depends on the location of your apartment relative to the sun (shady or sunny side), and on which floor your apartment is located. But the most important, of course, criterion is your likes and dislikes.

Territory preparation

Of course, for the future winter garden need to prepare a place, at least carry out cosmetic repairs. Think in advance which varieties of flowers will make up the balcony composition in order to choose the right paint for the railings and the floor, which will harmoniously blend with the bouquet. Flowers should not merge with the background of the walls.

Decide which part of the balcony you are ready to give for landscaping, maybe it will be only one box, or maybe most of your loggia. If you want your flower garden to be admired by passers-by from the street, prepare and strengthen the railing, calculate the weight of pots and boxes of earth so as not to overload them. Be especially careful if you are the owner of an old balcony, don't overload it, remember that a harmonious and elegant composition can be made with a small amount of balcony flowers.

Depending on the size of the balcony itself

Choose for a flower garden appropriate size containers so that their volume allows the root system to develop freely. It can be planters, wooden boxes, pots made of both plastic and clay.

Lightweight plastic boxes and pots are ideal for planting flowers on the outside of a balcony. Such compositions look especially beautiful in one long box. If there is a possibility that the structure may not withstand and break, then in this case several light meter pots are used. To decorate the outside of the balcony, buy boxes immediately with pallets, because in their absence, excess liquid will drain through the holes in the bottom right onto the heads of passers-by.

Clay pots are more comfortable for flowers, because the moisture stays in them longer and the soil is better saturated with oxygen. But due to their impressive weight, it is better to put such pots inside the balcony and grow larger and more whimsical plants in them.

For small and medium sized balconies perfect fit pots- they are suspended from the ceiling and can create complex multi-stage compositions by adjusting their height - after all, you yourself decide at what distance from the ceiling to fix the pots.

Be careful with the choice of soil, purchase it only in large, specialized stores, or do it yourself using good black soil with sand and humus. Before you start filling the pot with earth, lay a special dishcloth on the bottom of the pot, it will serve as an excellent layer in order to absorb water, maintaining moisture in the soil. Next, lay out the drainage layer - coarse sand, on top of which humus is laid out and on it - black soil.

Choice of colors

Flowers may vary in lifespan.

Annuals

Such flowers live only one season, but many southern varieties in their native countries can live several seasons. Therefore, if your balcony is glazed, insulated and the flowers themselves receive proper care, such varieties and in the conditions of your loggia can please you for several years in a row. When caring for such plants, do not forget to cut the faded heads in time, then the rapid flowering will delight you for a long time.

In order for your little garden to bloom as early as possible, most annuals grown seedlings.

Not so popular for breeding on the balcony. The fact is that in the first year these plants develop only their stems and leaves and remain in a green state, and flowers are given only in the second year. In addition, biennial varieties are much smaller than the rest, and with improper care, such flowers can live not for 2 years, but for only a few months.

If you want to see your favorite biennial plant in a flower ensemble, plant it in a pot in the first year and keep in the apartment. And in the second year, transplant into a common box with the rest of the flowers, forming the desired balcony composition.

The most popular balcony biennials are forget-me-not, viola, and, of course, daisy.

Also not so popular among flower growers. Main problem associated with their breeding is that in winter it is difficult to preserve the root system of flowers and prevent them from freezing. For this reason, you have to look for a warm place where you can move the boxes with plants "for the winter". Of course, the exceptions are those perennial flowers that are grown in separate pots and are simply brought into the apartment for the winter.

But, despite these difficulties, many people like to decorate their balconies with perennial flowers, preferring grapes, creepers, climbing roses, which are easily cut and wrapped up for the winter.

One of the varieties of perennials are bulbous flowers, the cultivation of which is not difficult. Planted in boxes in the fall, it is the bulbous ones that are the first to open the spring season on the loggias, delighting their owners with bright, rich colors and aromas. Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths are especially favorite varieties of bulbous flowers.

Flowers for the sunny side

The choice of flowers and their varieties largely depends on the location of the balcony and degree of illumination. Most of them are very thermophilic and it will not be difficult to arrange a flower arrangement on the southern balcony. For loggias located on the sunny side, asters, petunias, purslane, asters, nasturtiums are ideal. Choose any southern flowers.

Flowers on the balcony

In the spring and summer, garden flowers can turn a balcony or loggia into a piece of paradise. However, you can not take the first seeds that come across and sow in boxes. It is necessary to choose varieties and varieties, taking into account which side the balcony faces. After all, sun-loving plants will not be able to bloom if they do not have enough light. And shade-tolerant crops will die from the scorching sun.

Despite the large number of ornamental flowering plants, only a few of them are suitable for growing in boxes and pots in the fresh air. But they are more than enough to turn the balcony into a blooming oasis.

Flowers for the west and east side

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Plants for the south side

Flowering plants for the south balcony should be resistant to the scorching sun that will fall on the greens during the hot midday hours.

Petunia, Surfinia, Calibrachoa

These three varieties with different names are very similar to each other both externally and in terms of caring for them. Bright petunias amaze with the number of varieties. Among them there are small and large-flowered, simple and terry, plain and two-color, bush and ampelous. Caring for petunias and surfinias consists of daily watering and regular feeding. Complex fertilizers are indispensable, because the soil in containers quickly becomes infertile, and for abundant flowering, plants need a lot of nutrients. Petunias perfectly tolerate both gusty winds and heavy rains. Therefore, they can be planted both inside the balcony and outside it in hanging boxes. To stimulate abundant flowering, in mid-July, the elongated shoots should be cut in half, and after a couple of weeks the petunia will be covered with many open “gramophones”.

Purslane

Miniature flowering bushes are the best way to decorate a sunny balcony. Purslane does not exceed 20-30 cm in height and blooms from June to September. Its white, red, yellow, pink and orange flowers open one after the other, forming a motley blooming carpet. Caring for purslane comes down to periodic watering. He does not need weeding, top dressing or pruning. On the contrary, an excess of trace elements in the soil will lead to an increase in green mass and poor flowering.

Purslane

Snapdragon

Currently, there are about a thousand varieties of this unpretentious culture. Among them there are tall specimens up to 1 m in height, medium-sized and miniature, not exceeding 15-20 cm from ground level. Each grower will be able to choose a variety to his liking, especially since, in addition to traditional ones, you can now find ampelous forms that will look great in hanging planters. The color of the flowers is amazing: they can be not only monophonic, but two- and even three-colored. A nice bonus is a delicate aroma emanating from a blooming snapdragon. Bright flowering will last all summer - from June until frost.

Snapdragon

Pelargonium (geranium)

Zonal and ivy varieties are suitable for growing on the balcony. The first grows in low compact bushes, the second is an ampelous culture that is capable of forming beautiful flowering cascades, hanging over the edges of the pot by 70-100 cm. Geranium quickly enters the flowering period and pleases with lush caps of inflorescences until autumn cold weather. Pelargonium, unlike most annual flower crops, can be stored until next spring. Place mother plants in a room with an air temperature of +8 ... +15 ° C, and with the onset of heat, return to the balcony or cut cuttings for propagation and root.

Pelargonium

Calendula (marigold)

Unpretentious cheerful flowers will delight from June to early November. They do not require special care - it is enough to regularly water, loosen the soil and feed monthly with a complex fertilizer for flowering plants. However, one nuance must be taken into account: in order for the marigolds to bloom all summer, you need to constantly cut off all fully opened inflorescence baskets. This measure will stimulate the laying of new buds and will not allow the plant to put all its strength into seed maturation. Torn flowers can be used as a medicinal raw material for the preparation of infusions and decoctions.

Calendula

Marigolds (tagetes)

Many gardeners do not like these flowers because of the specific smell emanating from the foliage. And it’s completely in vain: the smell, similar to the aroma of wormwood, effectively repels numerous insect pests. Therefore, the neighborhood with marigolds will only benefit other flowering crops. In addition, a huge number of modern varieties allow you to grow tagetes with inflorescences in the form of carnations, chrysanthemums or dahlias, painted in yellow, red and orange tones.

Marigold

Nasturtium

An unpretentious liana or shrub with yellow, orange or red five-petal flowers will be a worthy decoration of a balcony on the sunny side. It can be grown on the east and west side of the house, but with a lack of light, the plant will produce more greenery than flowers. For abundant flowering, it is necessary to water the nasturtium as the top layer of soil dries up and regularly cut off fading buds.

Nasturtium

succulents

In addition to garden flowering plants, succulent crops can be placed on a south-facing balcony. They do not bloom, but in themselves they are of decorative value. Among the succulents there are unusually spectacular varieties: crassula, stonecrop, echeveria, young, aloe, haworthia and others. From them, you can make various compositions by planting different representatives of the flora in a common container. During the summer, succulents will have to be watered periodically, and with the advent of autumn, they can be moved to a room on the south or southeast window sill.

Mini garden of succulents

Flowers for the north balcony

It is much more difficult to pick flowers for the north balcony, because the sun practically does not look on this side, and without it it is not so easy to wait for abundant flowering. However, do not be discouraged - there are several win-win options that will please you with bright buds and will not cause much trouble.

Pansies

Viola, popularly called pansies, is great for growing on the north side of the house. She is unpretentious and will be content with rare rays of the sun or moderate natural light. If you plant a viola on the south side, due to the abundance of light and heat, its flowering will stop, so the north balcony for pansies is just right. Compact bushes will look spectacular in pots, balcony boxes or hanging planters. After all, now you can buy not only traditional, but also ampel varieties of plants.

Pansies

Balsam

The time-tested and slightly outdated balsam on the north side will be able to show the beauty of lush foliage and bright flowers-lights. It may turn out that there will be slightly fewer buds than when grown on the western or eastern side, but their color will be much brighter. When caring for balsam, it will have to be watered almost daily, since drying out of the soil can lead to a loss of decorativeness. The plant is easily propagated by cuttings and is able to survive the winter in a warm room.

Balsam

Mimulyus (lubastic)

Multi-colored mimulus does not need special care and will be content with regular watering and monthly top dressing. During the summer, the sponge is experiencing two waves of flowering, each of which lasts for several weeks. After spring flowering, the shoots should be cut short, and the bushes should be fed with a complex mineral fertilizer. After some time, the mimulus will grow new shoots with young flower buds and bloom more beautifully than before.

Fuchsia

The amount of light that hits the north balcony will be enough blooming fuchsia. To lay a large number of elegant buds, you will need a comfortable outdoor temperature within + 20 ... + 25 ° С and regular watering. It is impossible to allow the earthen coma to dry out, otherwise the plant will shed its flowers and wither away.

Calceolaria

Calceolaria, popular during the Soviet Union and forgotten in recent decades, will bring a touch of originality to the design of the north balcony. Unusually shaped flowers last almost all summer, but on condition that the soil in the pot is in a slightly damp state. On hot days, when the air temperature reaches its limit, it is useful to place a flowerpot with calceolaria on a tray with wet pebbles or expanded clay, so that evaporating moisture reduces the harmful effects of exhausting heat. At the same time, the bottom of the pot should not come into contact with water, otherwise it is easy to provoke rotting of the roots. Watering flowering bushes should be strictly under the root, avoiding drops of water on the leaves and stems.

Torenia

Torenia bells resemble gloxinia flowers. The plant loves bright diffused light and regular watering. The soil inside the container must remain constantly moist. For lush flowering, it is necessary to regularly apply liquid mineral and humic fertilizers. It is better to arrange the torenia outside the balcony, dropping it into hanging boxes.

Begonia

If you provide begonia with acidic fertile soil, it will thank you for a long flowering. Of course, the number of buds will be much less than on a brightly lit balcony, but this will be enough to get aesthetic pleasure. For normal development, begonias should be regularly watered and fed.

So that the buds do not fall off, it is impossible to change the position of the pot in relation to the cardinal points without special need.

Decorative leafy plants

When choosing plants for the northern balcony, you should pay attention to decorative and deciduous crops. In combination with flowering specimens, you can create spectacular compositions that will certainly attract the admiring glances of neighbors and passers-by. Both garden and indoor plants can act as companions:

• maidenhair;
• aspidistra;
• nephrolepis;
• ivy;
• scindapsus;
• chlorophytum;
• epipremnum.

Garden hosts are capable of complementing the design of a balcony or loggia. Their highly decorative foliage with variegated or solid colors and various textures will look great if planted in tall floor vases or tubs.

Flowers for the west and east side

It is much easier for owners of balconies facing east or west to pick up plants, because in both cases the flowers will receive a certain portion of bright light in the morning or evening. Moreover, at this time the sun's rays are not able to harm and leave burns on delicate foliage. You can decorate the balcony with those indoor plants that are useful to expose in the warm season to fresh air, or plant garden flowers. It can be:

• pansies;
• asters;
• marigold;
• begonia;
• heather;
• geranium;
• sweet pea;
• morning glory;
• calendula;
• left hand;
• lobelia;
• daisies;
• matthiola;
• petunia;
• phloxes.

The listed species can be planted in separate containers or a two-row planting scheme can be used when several different crops with similar growing conditions are in the same container. In this case, the requirements of plants for light should be taken into account. Shade-tolerant ones should be installed in the depths of the balcony, and sun-loving ones - in the balcony boxes.

Before planting any of the plants, it is necessary to study the recommendations for care and follow the advice of specialists. This will guarantee active growth and long flowering from the beginning of summer until the autumn cold snap.

Unfortunately, not all plants are suitable for the sunny side: therefore, it is worth choosing the right flowers for your balcony. There is one simple hint that lies on the surface - on the sunny side, you need to grow flowers that are not afraid of the aggressive sun. Namely, those that grow in southern cities, in flower beds, without any protection from the external environment.

Sunny side: what flowers to plant

If you have been to resorts, you probably noticed the lushness of simple, but such bright, beautiful flowers. They also create a special atmosphere of the southern city. It is these plants that need to be grown on a sunny balcony. It is worth dwelling in more detail on the brightest representatives of this group.

Petunia is called the "queen of balconies": therefore, it is perfect for the sunny side

Flowers for the sunny side:

1. Nasturtium. Easily tolerates the sun, will bloom until frost. One of the most common drought-resistant plants. You can plant a low-growing type of nasturtium, but someone also likes tall representatives of this plant, reaching several meters in length.
2. Geranium. There are representatives of this species that tolerate heat well. This is a zonal or ivy geranium. True, the latter does not like the wind.
3. Petunia. Take the type of petunia that is distinguished by small-leaved forms, if you like ampelous petunias, they do not like the wind. Variety "Typhoon" is the best for balconies and loggias.
4. Purslane. Suitable ground cover plant, very unpretentious in care. It will bloom from July to the end of September. This flower grows on light sandy soil, loves the sun so much that after it sets it simply closes.
5. Snapdragon. A non-capricious flower that easily tolerates heat. Distinguished by its amazing colors, interesting shape. It will bloom from the end of May until the very cold.

One of the main disadvantages of zonal geraniums is an unpleasant smell.

This, of course, is not all flowers. This list can include begonia, phlox, gaillardia, stonecrop, cymbalaria, etc.

What flowers to plant on the balcony (video)

Indoor plants for the south balcony

Among this list of flowers, and it will be large, we can highlight those that require minimal maintenance.

Kalanchoe grows in the tropics and subtropics: that is why it is not affected by sunlight

Such plants will take root perfectly on the southern balcony.:

• Abutilon;
• Echeveria;
• Passionflower;
• Myrtle;
• Kalanchoe;
• cacti;
• Equal-leaved bell;
• Clivia;
• Bougainvillea etc.

On the southern balcony, the water from the containers evaporates quickly, and even if you know that the plant is completely unpretentious, keep a spray bottle of water in place to give the flowers nutrient moisture.

Flowers for the balcony east side: what to choose

The peculiarity of the eastern side is that it receives its sun in the morning (and the western, for comparison, in the evening). The gentle sun is a very good bonus for an amateur grower, and especially for a beginner who does not yet know all the nuances of growing flowers.

Geranium prevents weeds and other harmful plants from growing

The most popular plants for the east side:

• Tuberous begonia;
• Marigold;
• Balsam;
• Ageratum;
• Geranium;
• Petunias.

Dahlias, violas, asters, sweet peas, matiollas, lobelia, verbena will also feel great on the eastern balcony.

The higher the balcony, the lower the flowers should be so that the wind does not break their stems. A flower garden of low-growing varieties sometimes looks more impressive than a rich "multi-story" flower garden.

Northern part: what to grow on this side

The north side has natural shading, so you should not expect lush flower beds there. Do not try to plant purslane on the north side - to no avail. But begonia and fuchsia will take root quite well on such a balcony.

Oleander has a mild and sweet scent

In order to somehow brighten up a not very active flowering, you need to choose plants with a variegated color.

Also suitable for the northern balcony:

• Cissus;
• Zebrina;
• Oleander;
• Aspedistra;
• Tradescantia.

To somehow enliven the background of the northern balcony, choose flowers with a bright color, for example, the vertical walls of ampelopsis or ivy.

Climbing plants for the balcony: what to choose

If the balcony is not glazed, you'd better stop at unpretentious, hardy plants. In order for the plants to look good, choose them according to the contrasting principle - they should not merge with the wall.

It is best to combine different flowers on the balcony: this one will create a special, romantic interior.

You can take ivy on a shaded balcony, it can withstand even strong winds, but there is no frost resistance at all. But girlish grapes are good for everyone, so it will feel great on the northern balcony.

The southern balcony will be decorated with wisteria and climbing roses, but rather, they are good for the southern regions.

For a sunny, always well-lit balcony, you can choose: Chinese magnolia vine, ornamental beans, morning glory, honeysuckle, actinidia.

Ampelous plants for the balcony: what will give the balcony a twist

If we are talking about ampelous plants, then they can create a special atmosphere on the balcony. True, for this you need to be able to collect beautiful flower arrangements.

The best solution for a balcony would be climbing roses

Examples of ampelous plants on the balcony:

• Diascia and verbena - they are good both in a duet and separately;
• Bright fuchsia is always a charm on the balcony, a cute and pretty accent;
• Torenia and scaevola are an excellent choice for those who are close to sky blue shades;
• Snapdragon, yellow sponge - these juicy yellow flowers made the balcony very bright and cheerful;
• Large-flowered petunia, especially its terry varieties, can be folded so compositionally that an incredibly beautiful picture will turn out.

If we are talking about a sunny balcony, then verbena, petunia, ageratum, bidens, diascia are most suitable for it.

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On a sunny balcony is the place for unpretentious, drought-resistant, bright flowers. Experiment, create compositions that are interesting in color, bright combinations, unexpected tandems, and the beauty created by your own hands will delight both you and random passers-by.