Would you like to make your balcony shine? Then maybe it's time for beautiful flowers and herbs. We have put together the perfect selection for you.
- Balcony plants make the balcony nice and cozy.
- You choose the right flowers based on the location .
- You can find out here which plants are suitable for a north, east, west or south balcony .
If you don't have your own garden at home, you don't have to let the joy of tender greenery spoil you. Plant pots can also be attached to the balcony * to bring some color into your cozy home. The only question left is: Which plants are suitable for which balcony? After all, a sunny, shady or partially shaded location decides which flowers you should plant.
The best plants for the south-facing balcony
The hyacinth enjoys a lot of sun on the balcony.
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The south-facing balcony is blessed with plenty of sun, but there is also little shade . Plants that prefer sunny locations are suitable for this - and the selection is extremely large . The following plants are ideal for the south-facing balcony:
- Colored nettle
- dahlia
- Goose cress
- Geraniums
- Hyacinths
- lavender
- Daisies
- Daffodils
- oleander
- Olive trees
- Petunias
- rosemary
- sage
- thyme
- Tulips *
- Changing beauty
Geraniums, petunias and daisies are absolute favorites with balcony plants. They love a lot of sun and shine in a variety of colors so that it never gets boring on the balcony. If it should be something more exotic, the oleander offers southern flair. Those who prefer the spicy-tart smell of herbs are well advised to use sage, lavender, thyme or rosemary .
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The best plants for the east or west balcony
The bleeding heart is known for its unique flower shape.
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Balconies that face east or west are generally well served by both sun and shade . It's a good thing that there are many plants that love partially shaded to sunny locations . Here is a small selection:
- Blue daisy
- Boxwood
- Angel trumpets
- Busy Lizzie
- Bluebell
- Hydrangea*
- Loyal to men
- Petunias
- crying heart
- Verbena
The blue daisy and the hardworking Lieschen are also classics among the balcony plants and provide a nice splash of color when you go outside. Angel trumpets in turn provide exoticism, while the bleeding heart with its unique flowers is a real eye-catcher. The boxwood is very popular in the garden, but also suitable as a balcony plant. Nicely tailored, it also looks great on the neighbors.
The best plants for the north balcony
Begonias don't like too much sun.
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The north balcony is characterized by little sunlight and lots of shade . But that doesn't mean that balcony plants are not allowed. There are enough plants that literally bloom in a shady location . Including:
- Wild garlic
- begonia
- Clematis
- fuchsia
- Funkie
- mint
- Orange flower
- Wasabi
The fuchsia is a classic for shady locations. Without much light, it produces beautiful flowers all summer long. It is exactly the same with the begonia : it does not tolerate the sun and heat so well and is therefore happy about a shady spot to unfold its radiant flowers. If you want it to be a little less colorful, then sparks offer an easy-care replacement. Herbs like wild garlic, mint or wasabi also feel great in the shade.
What to snack on: plant strawberries or tomatoes on the balcony
Strawberries * and tomatoes * can cause a small taste explosion on the balcony. Both can be grown in pots as long as they enjoy a sunny location . So you can snack on your own plants even without your own garden, without having to go to the supermarket.
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