Climbing plants for the balcony sunny side. Choosing flowers for a sunny balcony or window sill. Soil for balcony plants

Residents of high-rise buildings in large and small cities sometimes lack communication with nature. Some solve this problem by . By setting up a patio away from the ground, plant lovers enjoy the summer and warmth to the fullest, inhaling the scents of flowers. So what flowers to plant for a balcony on the sunny side?

Plant characteristics

It is possible to classify representatives of the flora for sunny balconies according to several criteria. The main ones are presented in the table:

signs	Classification	Representatives
Attitude towards light	Light-loving	Zinnia, escholcia, calendula
	Shade-loving	periwinkle, lily of the valley
	shade-tolerant	Aquilegia, astilba
Height	Tall	Delphinium, solidago
	Medium	Asters, Lavatera, Godetia
	Short/Dwarf	Arabis, obrietta, oxalis
growth pattern	upright	Dahlia, carnation, mallow
	climbers	Clematis, actinidia, grapes
	Ampel	Ivy, chlorophytum
	creeping	Dichondra, periwinkle
Lifespan	Annuals	Lobelia, cineraria, calendula
	Biennial	Pansies, daisies
	perennial	Lupine, evening primrose, euphorbia
decorative elements	beautiful blooming	Rose, cleoma, bluebell
	decorative leaves	Hosta, geykhera, lungwort

There is also a division according to the time and duration of flowering, color and structure of flowers, moisture and drought resistance.

Knowing the main characteristics, you can choose plants for all corners of the southern balcony of any size and orientation to the cardinal points.

Oddly enough, the most problematic for growing flowers is a sunny balcony.

In all regions of the country, in summer, plants feel great on balconies of any orientation, except for the south. The aggressive sun of this side of the world does not always withstand even the most hardy and light-loving flowers. But, following some rules, you can successfully apply landscaping to create comfort and beauty in this part of the home.

1. Taking into account photosensitivity: if sun-loving ones can grow well in the shade, then shade-loving ones will not live long in the sun. This means that the most hardy plants in this respect are planted on the fence.
2. Timely and correct watering: high temperature, a limited amount of soil in the container and the movement of atmospheric air contribute to very rapid evaporation of moisture. Water plants more often than indoors, especially in clear weather. It is correct to do this in the evening or early in the morning (and sometimes in the morning and in the evening), but in no case during the day, because. there is a risk of burns if moisture gets on the leaves. In addition, the liquid does not have time to be completely absorbed by the flower - part of it immediately evaporates.
3. Proper care: the soil under the plants is regularly loosened, damaged leaves and faded parts are removed, and do not overfeed.

Landscaping features

One- and two-year-old plants are suitable for growing on a balcony in the summer. Perennial flowers on the balcony in the middle lane and above are not cultivated, because. they do not survive the winter. In order for the plants to start flowering as early as possible, they are usually grown in seedlings.

Seeds are planted 2 months before landing on the balcony, the exact time depends on the climate.

Unlike plants in a flower bed, balcony flowers grow in a limited amount of soil. They get enough nitrogen from the air of the atmosphere, but the rest of the batteries in the container are quickly exhausted, the earth is depleted. Therefore, to enrich the substrate, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied to it 1-2 times during the summer. This contributes to abundant and long flowering throughout the summer.

Types of flowers for a sunny balcony, their placement

In addition to the colors indicated in the table, many others are also popular.

In the foreground, on the fence of the southern balcony - its most brightly lit part, low and sun-loving ones grow well:

• marigold;

Photo:

In the depths of the balcony, in partial shading from the fence or vines, almost any annual plants or perennials brought from the garden for the season will take root:

• levkoy;
• salvia;
• roses;
• annual and tuberous dahlias.

A few photos:

Dahlia Levkoi perennial phlox roses
Salvia

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

September 27, 2016
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This time I decided to highlight an article on such an interesting topic as landscaping a balcony. It is usually of interest to those people who want to turn a balcony into a place of relaxation, because what could be better than outdoor recreation? Next, I will tell you what plants can be planted on the balcony, and briefly tell you what they are.

The main factors in plant selection

There are a huge number of plants that can be planted on the balcony. However, keep in mind that there are certain rules for them to choose from. In particular, attention should be paid to the following points:

Below we will consider in detail what can be planted on the balcony in different situations and how to choose the right plants.

Advice 1: how to choose the right plants for the illumination of the balcony

Sunny side

If your balcony is well lit, i.e. faces the south side of the house, then you should choose plants that are not afraid of the open rays of the sun, and also withstand rain and wind. These include the following cultures:

• pelargonium - loves a lot of light, however, requires daily watering. From a lack of water, this perennial flower of the geranium family quickly dies;

• petunia is a less whimsical perennial plant that belongs to the nightshade family. The advantage of petunia, in addition to appearance, is that it blooms for six months, starting from the end of spring. At the same time, it decorates the space of the balcony with curly shoots;

• dahlias - for a balcony it is better to give preference to low varieties, such as Merry Guys and Mignon Mishung. Their height does not exceed 40-50 cm. The flowering of these dahlias is abundant, and it begins in July and stops with the onset of the first frost;
• balsam is a beloved home plant by many, which is distinguished by its compact bush. The latter is abundantly covered with lush and very beautiful flowers. Moreover, the plant blooms all summer and autumn, before the onset of the first cold weather;

• polyanthus roses - the flowers of this plant are quite small. However, they gather in large groups, as a result of which the plant looks gorgeous. And this culture is absolutely unpretentious and propagates very quickly by cuttings.

As for the flowering time, it is the same as that of the petunia;

• zinnia is another light-loving and unpretentious plant that can be planted both in floor containers and boxes;

• calendula - is a very light-loving plant, so only in the sun can show itself in all its glory. Terry calendula flowers can be white, yellow, orange or even red, which allows you to create interesting compositions with it.

In order for perennials to bloom well, be sure to remove wilted flowers, otherwise they will delay their vitality for seed ripening.

These plants are quite enough to create a varied, very beautiful composition. However, if you wish, you can plant other plants, such as snapdragons, godetia alyssum, and many others. The only thing, before buying seeds, ask how light-loving they are.

shadow side

If the balcony is in the shade for most of the daylight hours, this is not a reason for frustration. For him, too, you can pick up very beautiful shade-loving plants. In particular, the following cultures will feel good here:

• hydrangea - this flower can rightfully be considered a favorite of the balcony. Its main distinguishing feature is large spherical inflorescences, which are pink, blue, white, lilac or red. Hydrangea blooms from April to November;

• cissus - is a beautiful climbing plant, which is also called birch or indoor grapes. In fact, this is a climbing vine that clings to surfaces with the help of antennae. Thanks to this, it is possible to implement the landscaping of the balcony very beautifully and effectively, decorating the walls and other surfaces;

• begonia - many people consider this flower the most beautiful of those that can be grown on the balcony. It has excellent decorative greenery and elegant inflorescences that come in a variety of colors. Keep in mind, that begonia needs constant watering and fertile soil;
• fuchsia is another plant that thrives in a lack of sunlight. As for its decorative qualities, they are in no way inferior to begonias - blossoming buds can have a different shape and color. Moreover, the flowering is very lush, from which it is simply impossible to look away.
  Keep in mind that fuchsia, like begonia, does not tolerate overdrying of the soil, so it needs to be watered every day;

• verbena - in general, this flower is light-loving, however, there are varieties that grow well in the shade. The only thing to note is that verbena does not tolerate frost. Therefore, if the balcony is not insulated, you will have to grow it as an annual plant;
• carnation is an annual plant (there are also biennial varieties that bloom only in the second year), which loves shade. With proper care, it begins to bloom no later than four months after sowing;

These plants will allow you to create the most unimaginable flower arrangements on the balcony.

West or East side

If your balcony is facing west or east, i.e. moderately lit, then consider yourself lucky. Most indoor plants will grow well here, with the exception of frankly light-loving crops such as purslane, or vice versa shade-loving plants such as sedge.

The "universal" plants include:

• asters - an annual plant that is planted on the balcony with seedlings. The flowers of this plant are quite large, and the bushes themselves are lush. True, in order for the culture to develop well, it is necessary to use soil fertilized with compost and large enough;

• hosta - is a small beautiful bush with sharp leaves, from which stems grow with pink or white flowers. With the advent of winter, the plant begins to turn brown and gradually dries up. During this period, it must be cut to the surface of the soil.
  In spring, the plant begins to develop again;

• daisies - belong to the aster family, but unlike asters, they are perennial plants. True, they are grown for no more than two years, because after that they become smaller and lose their attractive appearance.

The peculiarity of this flower lies in the original single peduncles that do not have leaves. On peduncles is a basket with white or pink flowers.

If you want the balcony to be not only beautiful, but also filled with a pleasant aroma, put some mint flower pots. It should be noted that mint is unpretentious in care, so it is easy to grow. The only thing for the plant to be fragrant is to provide it with enough sunlight.

In order for your greenhouse to always be blooming, you should select plants taking into account the flowering time. Otherwise, a situation may arise when all the plants bloom profusely on the balcony for a month or two, and the rest of the time the composition looks very boring and monotonous.

Below is a table that will help you choose flowers based on flowering time:

plant name	flowering time
Pelargonium	Blooms 6-10 months after planting. Depending on the variety, flowering time is 3-6 months.
Petunia	Blooms in April-May and blooms until November
Balsam	Flowering begins in summer and lasts for 6-8 months, and sometimes the whole year.
polyanthus roses	They begin to bloom from mid-May and bloom until November
Zinnia	Blooms by the end of July and continues to bloom until frost.
Hydrangea	Blooms from mid-spring and blooms until November
Begonia	As a rule, it blooms two months after planting. Flowering time is 6 months or even more. Begonia is one of the few flowers that can bloom even in winter.
Fuchsia	Blooms after 4-5 months from the start of sowing. Flowering occurs before the first frost.
Verbena	Dissolves in June. With proper care of the flower, the flowering period can be extended until frost.
Cloves (Chinese)	Flowering time is from June to August
Asters	They bloom a few months after planting. The average flowering time is 3 months. However, the duration of the flowering period may be different for different varieties.
hosta	The flowering period begins in early summer and lasts from 20 to 40 days.

Above, we considered only flowers as possible plants, since they are most often planted on balconies. However, what prevents you from growing a small garden on the balcony? After all, how pleasant it is to sit in the fresh air among the trees, even dwarf dwarf ones.

There are a lot of options for shrubs, all kinds of conifers and other crops that can be grown on the balcony. However, some of them require complex care, which is beyond the power of beginners. Therefore, below we consider some of the most interesting crops that are not difficult to grow:

• thuja - is one of the most popular and beloved by many "home gardeners" ornamental plants. Most often, western thujas are grown in pots, however, they are simply called thujas for short.
  Its most popular varieties are Little Champion, Danica, Mr Bowling Ball, Waterfield, etc. All of them grow to a height of no more than a meter.

The disadvantage of thuja is that it is a photophilous plant. Therefore, on shaded balconies, it is better to refuse it;

• Yew is an evergreen bonsai that can be grown in both sun and shade. Moreover, yew is unpretentious to the soil. The only thing is that during the growing process it is necessary to ensure that water does not stagnate in the pot;

• microbiota cross-pair - this plant belongs to the cypress family. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the width is five times the height. An unusually wide crown is created by branches located parallel to the ground.

Unlike thuja and yew, the cross-pair microbiota prefers to be in the shade. True, solar areas only affect the slowdown in its growth.

Of course, in addition to shrubs and dwarf trees, other greenery should be present in the garden. If you look at various ideas for a balcony garden, you will notice that all kinds of climbing plants look especially impressive, such as:

• kobeya is a liana that can reach a length of six meters. It has beautiful light lilac or purple flowers in the form of bells. As a rule, in our country it is grown as an annual plant.

While the kobe is young, you can install a net or pegs for it. A stronger plant independently "creeps" along the walls and other surfaces that come across it on the way;

• dolichos is not just a beautiful decorative liana with a purple stem, but a leguminous crop cultivated since ancient times. Dolichos is especially popular in Indian cuisine. But, since we are of little interest in its taste, we will pay attention to other features.

So, this plant is also popularly known as "curly lilac", or "hyacinth beans". The stem can reach a length of 2-4 meters. The color of the leaves can be green, red-violet or even purple, depending on the variety.

Inflorescences are long and many-flowered - up to 40 flowers can be contained in a bunch. However, in order for the culture to develop properly, it must receive a sufficient amount of sunlight. Therefore, dolichos is not recommended to be planted on shaded balconies;

• Ipomoea is another vine that grows up to five meters in length. Ipomoea inflorescences are shaped like a gramophone trumpet. In this case, the color can be very different - blue, red, pink, etc.

As for the growing conditions, morning glory feels good both in the sun and in the shade. The only thing is that in the sun the flowers close by noon, unless it is cloudy outside. Pots for this creeper should be spacious enough - this also greatly affects its development.

Keep in mind that morning glory is very poisonous, therefore it is more suitable for open balconies and terraces, but it must be abandoned from using it in a closed winter garden.

If you are wondering what can be planted in May, then morning glory would be an excellent choice, since its seeds are sown at this time.

I must say that along with vines and large bushes, small flowers in hanging pots look beautiful. These can be the following flowers:

• calibrachoa - originally it was believed that this plant belongs to the genus petunia, however, it later turned out that it had a different DNA. Best of all, this ampelous plant looks on the balcony in hanging planters. Its feature is long shoots (up to one meter), which are densely dotted with flowers, as a result, the planter looks like a suspended ball of flowers;

• Lobelia - is a perennial plant that belongs to the bell family. The plant is a small bush about 20-25 cm high, which is simply plastered with small blue, blue or even white flowers. True, hanging varieties look more beautiful in hanging pots, such as Miranda and Sapphire.

This flower needs a lot of light and heat to grow successfully. However, under the aggressive summer midday sun, the plant can even burn out, so it should be shaded during such hours.

You can decorate the garden not only with ornamental plants, but also with vegetable crops. For example, eggplant in pots looks beautiful, which grows in height from half a meter to one and a half meters.

All plants that can be grown on the balcony, depending on the life span, are divided into several types.:

plant type	Growing Features
Annuals	They are the main contenders to be "balcony" plants. As it is not difficult to guess from the name, they live one season. However, in the conditions of a glazed balcony, their life can be extended, the only thing, as mentioned above, is that it is necessary to cut off faded heads.
Biennials	They differ from annuals in that in the first year after planting it develops a green rosette and only in the second year begins to bloom. For this reason, they are rarely grown on balconies, because everyone wants to quickly see the result of their work.
perennials	They are also rarely used for landscaping a balcony, as they require certain conditions to preserve the root system in winter. True, bulbous plants are an exception. Their bulbs are stored in a cool place in winter, after which they are transplanted. The result of this work is that it is bulbous perennials that open the season of bright colors on the balcony.

Conclusion

In order to successfully grow plants on the balcony and at the same time provide a beautiful composition of the flower garden, several important factors must be taken into account when choosing them. The most important of them is the illumination of the balcony. However, regardless of its location, the choice of cultures is huge, so you can always arrange a recreation area in this room beautifully and varied.

If you have any questions regarding the choice of plants for planting on the balcony, ask questions in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.

September 27, 2016

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Not every city dweller has a dacha, but if you have a loggia, you can arrange a green corner on it. With the right approach, this will not be difficult to do.

What flowers to plant on the balcony? There are many suitable varieties, but when choosing a particular variety, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the culture, such as frost resistance and the ability to grow in the shade or in the sun. In other words, first of all, you need to focus on the degree of illumination of the loggia and the climatic conditions of the area.

For reference. Balconies facing south, southwest and southeast are considered sunny. They are illuminated for more than 12 hours a day. Penumbral loggias are located on the northwestern and northeastern sides, their rays of the sun illuminate less than 10-12 hours. And, finally, the sides located in the north are considered shady, where the sun penetrates no more than 6 hours a day.

Flowers for balconies: name, description and photo

Flowers for balconies should be unpretentious and suitable for growing in urban areas. Below are the most common varieties.

Begonia - plant for partial shade

Many people want to plant such plants on the balcony so that they bloom all summer. In this case, the best choice would be undersized begonia varieties. The flowering period of this culture lasts from May to October, and the range of shades is striking in variety. Petals can be painted in white, yellow, salmon, raspberry and bright red. Flowers simple, double or semi-double.

It is better to place pots with begonias in the northwest or northeast, and in winter, remove the tubers in a cool room and store until early March in sand or peat chips at a temperature of 8-12 degrees.

Bougainvillea - light-loving plant for the balcony

This climbing plant with purple flowers will be a real decoration of a balcony or terrace. Graceful shoots wrapping around the railing, placed on specially installed gratings, will look simply luxurious.

The culture prefers to grow in lighted places with normal humidity, so for its location it is better to choose loggias located in the south, southwest or southeast.

Verbena - a medicinal plant with a long flowering period

In the people, this plant is called "pigeon grass" or "Juno's tears." Culture is valued not only for its decorative qualities, but also for its medicinal properties. Since ancient times, it has been used to prepare medicinal decoctions and tinctures.

You can grow verbena both in pots on the balcony and in flower beds. The flowering period of the culture is long, and lasts from June to November. Lighting for verbena needs moderate, and it is better to place this flower on the east or west side.

Heather - beautiful balcony in winter time

To keep the balcony beautiful in winter, it is worth planting heather. This is a frost-resistant shrub, the flowering period of which lasts from January to April. Even in severe frosts, the culture does not lose its decorative effect.

Such a plant needs moderate lighting, and it will feel best on a loggia located on the east or west side.

Bindweed - ease of care and unpretentiousness

Often on city balconies you can see one or another type of bindweed. This is due to the fact that such plants are undemanding to the composition of the soil and do not need abundant watering. In addition, bindweed has a high "tenacity" and is able to braid any support.

Despite resistance to drought, in very dry soils, the culture loses its decorative effect, its leaves and flowers become smaller. Therefore, the sunny side is not the best place to place bindweed. But in cases where there is nowhere else to put the pots, you will need to ensure that the earth in the containers does not dry out, and also regularly spray the plant with water. The main thing is not to do this at the moment when the sun "looks" at the balcony, and to perform manipulations in the early morning or in the evening.

Geranium (Pelargonium) - a flower that needs a lot of sun

When placing such a plant on a balcony located on the south side, you should not be afraid that the leaves will get sunburn. Under the influence of ultraviolet light, pelargonium only grows better and enhances flowering, which lasts quite a long time.

To keep the geranium from dying, it needs abundant daily watering, as it quickly draws moisture from the soil.

Godetia - a cold-resistant annual for a sunny or penumbra balcony

This beautiful plant with large silky inflorescences of white, pink or red colors can be grown both in flower beds and in pots. If the dried buds are cut off in time, the bush will bloom again and this process will last until the frost.

Godetia is resistant to cold, but demanding on watering, which will need to be done regularly. The best place to place this culture will be the south, southwest and southeast side. However, with proper care, the flower will feel great in the northeast and northwest.

Ipomoea - a bindweed that loves shade

This lush liana with beautiful bright flowers is a great option for landscaping a balcony. The main thing is to make sure that the shoots have something to cling to. To do this, you need to install a grid or pull the ropes.

In general, such a culture is unpretentious, but it is better to protect it from direct sunlight. Therefore, the northwest or north side will be the best place to place it.

Calistegia - perennial bindweed for a sunny or semi-shaded balcony

This is a beautiful climbing plant with bright green leaves and luxurious pale pink flowers. Their shape is most often bell-shaped, but there are varieties with a terry type of petals.

Calistegia is not capricious and easy to care for, it takes root well in any type of soil, it feels best on the south or east side.

Clematis - light-loving flower for the south or east side

This plant with small herbaceous emerald leaves and flowers ranging from white-lilac to deep purple is perfect for growing on a sunny balcony. The main thing is to choose a frost-resistant variety of culture, and then there will be no problems.

Owners of dimly lit loggias facing the north side, it is better to opt for another plant. Clematis in conditions of lack of sun will grow poorly and quickly die.

Daisy - unpretentious culture with a long flowering period

Daisies, depending on the variety, have rounded or elongated, "needle" leaves of a dark green color, and the shade of the flowers can be very diverse.

They are unpretentious and undemanding to the composition of the soil and watering. However, it should be borne in mind that a large amount of sunlight does not affect the plant too well, so shaded balconies are best for it.

Nasturtiums - annuals for the southern balcony

This is an unpretentious culture that even a novice gardener can grow from seeds.

The abundance of varieties that are completely different from each other allows you to create original compositions from nasturtium, which can be:

• bushy;
• ampelous;
• curly.

The flowering period of the culture begins in July and lasts until the end of September. Since this plant is photophilous, it should be placed on the loggia, located on the south side.

Primroses - a kaleidoscope of colors in early spring

Most often, early flowering plants are found in city flower beds and front gardens of home gardens, planted in open ground. But they can also be grown on the balcony, in separate containers or in a common pot, into which other flowers will then be “settled”.

Such crops bloom early, and this period does not last long, but if you combine them with plants with later bud formation, the loggia will look attractive throughout the warm season.

Petunia - ampelous annual with abundant flowering

If there is not enough space on the loggia to arrange containers with flowers, you should pay attention to the petunia. This is an ampelous plant suitable for growing in "hanging" pots.

Such a culture reaches 25 cm in height and is characterized by a compact bush shape and abundant, bright flowering, lasting until the November cold.

On the south or southeast balcony, you can grow any variety of petunia, and if the loggia is on the north side, only frost-resistant hybrids will survive here.

Ivy - a thick "veil" for any loggia

Ivy, densely wrapping around the balcony, will reliably protect the room from the penetration of bright sunlight better than any blinds. It is not at all difficult to care for such a culture, it does not need frequent watering and is able to grow on loggias located anywhere: both in the sun and in the shade.

However, in order for the foliage to remain thick and not lose color saturation, you will need to regularly spray the ivy with water, and, if possible, pour it over with a hose.

Polyanthus roses - light-loving long-flowering culture

The “Queen of Flowers” ​​can be called a win-win option for a flower bed or balcony; this lush plant with dark green leaves and light pink medium-sized flowers will become a real decoration of the loggia. The flowering period of the culture is long and lasts throughout the summer.

Rose polyanthus will need watering as needed and regular top dressing, as well as an abundance of sunlight. Therefore, it is better to place pots on balconies located on the south side.

Zinnia is an annual that is heat and drought tolerant

This beautiful plant with dense green leaves and large, bright flowers is able to survive and remain decorative even in the hottest and driest summers. The main thing is to ensure regular watering of the crop during a prolonged drought, and act carefully so that moisture does not get on the leaves.

It is best to place pots with such flowers on balconies located on the south, southeast or southwest side.

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Rules for growing flowers on the balcony

To turn your loggia into a real flowering corner, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules for growing plants on the balcony.

You should pay attention to the following criteria:

In this video, the specialist tells which flowers are best grown on the balcony.

On the hot balcony also possible, and most importantly, you need to grow flowers. If you have sunny balcony, this post is for you. Here we take a closer look at what flowers for a sunny balcony best tolerate the open sun, what care they will need to provide, what to plant, how to water, and how to hide from the scorching sun.

If you have been to southern cities, you have probably seen a huge number of flowers decorating the flower beds on the streets. Above them there is no protection from the sun, no one saves them from rain and wind, but they grow and bloom all summer. This is a great tip! So:

Nasturtium

You can see it in the top photo. Nasturtium blooms from June until frost. There are undersized species up to 30 cm. There is a species reaching 4 meters. Such a plant is just above in the photo. The plant is drought-resistant, perfectly decorates sunny balcony.

Petunias

Amazing variety of varieties and colors. But still, for the open sunny balcony it is better to choose medium-flowered or small-flowered forms. Large-flowered petunias, in which the flower diameter reaches 8-9 cm, will react worse to heat, and even more so to rain. Their flowers hang and lose their attractiveness. Ampel forms are critical to the wind, their long stems tangle and break.

The stems of all petunias are slightly sticky and after the wind they are difficult to separate from each other without loss. But if the balcony is windless, then there are no obstacles. There is a magnificent variety "Typhoon" very violent flowering, the flower cover is dense, the diameter of the flowers is about 5 cm. But the choice, in fact, is quite large. If there is a wind, it is better to choose bush forms. Height
these plants are about 30cm

There is such a variety "Resisto", in the picture above it is blue, absolutely indifferent to rain and wind, it can be planted from the outside of the railing. Other varieties with an average diameter can also be planted this way, for a couple of days the flowers will have a shabby look after the rain, but the petunia recovers quickly, especially if the branch breaks off, then the petunia will bush better.

Geranium

Geranium

Geranium only zonal or ivy. Ivy in the wind will also suffer. But both can handle the heat.

Purslane

Handsome purslane

Purslane has excellent recommendations for planting in the sun. This is a ground cover plant. But it looks great in a hanging planter. This is a great decoration. balcony. It is difficult to imagine a more unpretentious creature. Blooms from mid-July to late September. There are terry forms. The flower grows in light sandy soil. He loves the sun very much, that is, to such an extent that he opens flowers only in sunny weather, the sun has set - the flower has closed. The purslane flower blooms for one day, but the next day, another opens, and so on all summer.

Snapdragon

There are dwarf forms and up to 50 cm high. This is just a dwarf form. It is also distinguished by non-capriciousness, it is practically immune to diseases. It has a surprising variety of colors, and a whimsical flower shape. The heat will endure easily. Blooms from late May until frost.

Mother of thousands

I already wrote about her on the site in an article. A superbly adapted plant, even when the heat reaches 40 degrees, it holds on, but droops a little, but in the evening, when the sun sets, after watering, it quickly comes to life and fluffs up again.

stonecrops

Stonecrops love the sun, love poor soil. You can read them and see what beauties grow in my article . This plant is just right for a sunny balcony, the hotter, the more magnificent and thicker the leaves of stonecrops, any, ground cover, prominent, dwarf. They are not afraid of rain or wind. Everything is for the benefit.

It is very photophilous, perfectly tolerates drought, but does not tolerate overheating of the root system.

The earth should be loose, with a lot of humus. If planted in dense, heavy soil, the roots will rot. Usually planted with other plants in hanging baskets.

Begonia evergreen

A very attractive plant. Here is a white begonia, but there are also red, burgundy, pink, and the color of the leaves is also different. Very often used for flower beds in cities under the scorching sun, at high temperatures. If it grows in partial shade, it stretches a little, and the whole plant and leaves and flowers brighten. But still retains the silky sheen of leaves and flowers. Many flower growers take plants to apartments in the fall, and again to the balcony in the spring. The plant is perennial, you can, if there is a place, admire the flowers all winter.

Gaillardia

Absolutely unpretentious, sun-loving plant. The picture shows that he was planted in an open place, accessible to both the sun and wind and rain.

Ipomoea

Every day a new flower. The morning glory flower blooms for just one day, closes in the evening, and a new one blooms again in the morning. But that doesn't stop her from looking pretty.

Ipomoea needs support. She needs to cling to climb up. This can be perfectly used to create a screen that protects from the sun. As in the photo on the right. Grows very fast. In autumn, the stems dry and die, the next year you need to re-grow the screen.

girlish grapes

This photo was taken in early spring, the buds have just appeared

It is also called wild grapes. It doesn't grow very fast. It grows about half a meter in a year. But it is worth planting to protect from the sun. I grow in a wooden box measuring 98 x 35cm and 25cm high. It crawls along a stretched mesh of braided wire. It grows for many years, so the material for the support must be chosen for more durable. Tightened almost the entire kitchen balcony.

In winter, the sun does not close, and in summer it saves from direct rays and heat. By the way, in winter this grape attracts birds, starlings and jackdaws eat all the berries during the winter with pleasure. And in autumn, the foliage of wild grapes changes color from green to purple. Amazing view. But inside the balcony covered with grapes, light-loving plants will no longer grow. The wire mesh is fastened at the bottom of the balcony railing, and at the top is tied to the fasteners that fasten the tin canopy. When there was no visor, they tied it to the railing of the balcony of the neighbors from above, and when they put the visor, I asked the craftsmen to attach the net at the same time.

succulents

And of course, succulents . From them you can make mini gardens, compositions, creating a Mediterranean mood.

Some plants are more, some less critical to the scorching sun, but the roots of plants in both should not overheat too much, so pots or containers should be chosen lighter. The surface of the earth must be mulched to prevent the formation of a dense crust. Be sure to water 2 times a day. Early in the morning and in the evening, when the sun is already setting. You can not water during the day, the plant can simply be boiled. In the evening, spray the plants well with water from a spray bottle. Such bathing will have a great effect on both plants and hosts. This indescribable pleasure of coolness and freshness on a summer evening will help you forget the heat of the day.

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