What flowers to plant on the balcony in boxes to bloom all summer?

Flowers adorn our lives, contemplation of their perfect beauty helps to fight stress. What flowers to plant on the balcony? The answer depends on the climate and the side of the world that the loggia faces. If you choose the seeds correctly and provide good care, then flowering will delight you throughout the warm season.

What kinds of flowers can I plant on the balcony?

When choosing the types of flowers, it must be borne in mind that the microclimate on the balcony is different from the conditions on the ground. Therefore, the choice of plants is somewhat limited.

Before buying seeds, you need to consider:

• location on the cardinal points - this will determine how much solar heat and light the plantings will receive;
• the presence of drafts;
• the presence of structures for placing hanging pots;
• the location of the balcony in relation to the territory of the neighbors;
• availability of time for leaving.

In addition, when choosing, they take into account their own tastes and the desire to decorate the balcony in one style or another.

It is more convenient to plant annuals and update them every year. Perennial species must be brought indoors in winter.

Requirements for colors suitable for landing on the balcony:

• plants should not be too tall or have a strong root system (but species that can be pruned are allowed);
• the stems must be strong (fragile varieties will be broken by the wind);
• it is better to avoid species with thorns, thorns or too pronounced aroma;
• long-flowering, that is, plants blooming for several months, delight the owners almost all summer;
• It is better not to use indoor flowers - not all of them will be able to grow normally in the open air, especially in the northern regions of the country.

You should decide on the color scheme. The correct arrangement of colors of different shades allows you to create very beautiful compositions.

Unpretentious

If there is little time to care for the plantings, the most unpretentious species should be planted. The names of such plants:

• Marigold. A low flower, undemanding to the quality of the soil. It blooms until mid-autumn, provided that the drying inflorescences are cut off in time. The plant is not difficult to grow. For flowers to appear in June, you need to plant seeds for seedlings in February.
• Marigold. Heat-loving, but generally not capricious to the conditions. It is better to plant it in the form of seedlings, then flowering will last from the first month of summer until frost. It is convenient to use bushy varieties up to 20 cm in height; 2-3 bushes will be enough for one box.
• Annual capuchin, or nasturtium. Blooms throughout the summer and early fall. Such flowers are planted without seedlings. The uniqueness of this species is that the flowers of different varieties are very different in appearance.



• Pelargonium, or indoor geranium. A plant that is undemanding to conditions, grows quickly, gives a lot of peduncles.
• Nemesia. Plants are low, bushy, covered with small flowers. They bloom early, but flowering is short-lived. After pruning, a second wave of flowers can be expected, secondary flowering continues until November.
• Ever-flowering begonia. It pleases with flowering from June to early autumn, belongs to perennials, but is grown on balconies as an annual.
• Petunia. Undemanding flowers ideal for growing in boxes or planters on balconies. The petals are of various colors, so you can create different compositions using just one type of plant.

Even the most unpretentious plants need regular maintenance.Otherwise, it will not work to achieve a beautiful flowering.

Ampelny

Balconies and loggias are very decorated with ampelous flowers. Their peculiarity is long shoots growing upward or creeping along the ground. Such plants are planted in hanging pots - long stems, having no support, hang down beautifully, forming a "flower waterfall". You can pull the threads to guide the growth of the shoots in the desired direction.

Options for ampelous plants for decorating loggias:

• Lobelia. A perennial from the bellflower family, in our climate it is more often planted as an annual. The leaves are small, glossy, the flower petals are bright, shades - from pale blue to burgundy.
  
• Dandur, or purslane. It does not require a large amount of moisture, since it has the ability to accumulate a supply in dense fleshy leaves. Blooms from late June to late August.



• Verbena. The plant is not only decorative, but also healing. It blooms for a long time - from June to November.

Suspended containers for growing ampelous plants can be placed on brackets fixed to front walls, on parapets or on partitions between balconies.

Curly

It makes sense to grow climbing plants if the balcony faces the sunny side. Florists stretch threads or set up racks along which shoots are allowed. Plants thrive, providing shade and pleasant coolness in summer.

• Morning glory, or bindweed. Popular climbing plant with flowers that resemble the bell of a gramophone. For growing on the balcony, seeds are planted immediately in a box or seedlings are first grown. Morning glory grows quickly, but does not tolerate frost and drafts. Not recommended for growing on balconies located above the third floor.
• Clematis. Climbing vines with abundant flowering, require a lot of light for cultivation, they cannot fully bloom in the shade. There are varieties of flowers in white, blue, purple, pink and red. Several different varieties can be planted to create a bright composition.
• Sweet peas. Spectacular climbing plant up to 2 meters high. Many varieties of this plant are known - with white, pink and purple flowers, there is a variety with double flowers. The plant loves light and warmth.



• Beans are multiflorous. The plant, when grown on the balcony, reaches 3 meters in height, forms a dense green "canvas". The flowers are small, red or white, depending on the variety. Use this plant to create a gorgeous green tent on your balcony.

Most climbing plants are thermophilic. If you need to make a green "curtain" on the north side, then it is worth planting ivy - it is unpretentious, growing rapidly. The plant is perennial, blooms at the age of seven or later, the flowers are inconspicuous. It is appreciated for its beautiful and dense greenery.

For a sunny balcony

If the loggia is located on the sunny side, then in the summer it is very hot there. But this is not a reason to abandon the idea of ​​breaking up a flower garden. For a sunny balcony, you need to choose warm and light-loving species.

Examples of plants that will thrive in bright sunlight:

• Gazania, or African chamomile. This plant only opens flowers in bright light. If it's cloudy outside, the buds remain closed. Flowers up to 8 cm in diameter, petals have an unusual color with a transition from light pink to bright red.
• Canna. The flower grows well in bright sun. Perennial with erect stem and large leaves. Cannes flowers have no scent, but are distinguished by bright and varied colors. For the winter period, the plant must be transferred to a cool room, watering is not required in winter.
• Mignonette. The flowers have a pleasant scent. The plant is unpretentious, but needs regular watering. The flowers are small, with bright yellow and orange stamens.
• Snapdragon. A non-capricious herbaceous perennial with unusual flowers, it tolerates heat well. Blooms from May to deep cold weather.

In addition, on the south side it is recommended to grow petunias, nasturtiums, geraniums, purslane and almost all climbing vines.

For the north balcony

If the loggia or balcony faces north, then the sun's rays and heat will not be enough. In this case, the cultivation of shade-loving species can be recommended.

• Astilba. It is a herbaceous perennial with delicate inflorescences. To decorate loggias, you should choose undersized varieties. It is better to plant them not in boxes, but in bulk pots installed on the floor or on stands.
  
• Balsam. It grows and blooms well on the shady side. Differs in a variety of petal colors. Balsam leaves turn pale in the light, and in the shade they acquire a rich green color. Loves moisture, requires regular watering.
• Viola. The plant is unpretentious, blooms for a long time, on the north side it feels good. But when grown in the shade, the viola flowers will be smaller in size and not as bright as when grown in the sun.
  
• Dicenter. Perennial with delicate small droplet-shaped flowers. Grows well in the shade, gets along well with other cultures. The plant blooms faster in the sun, but in the shade the flowering period lasts longer.

Shade-loving plants can also include begonia, primrose, fuchsia - they can be safely planted on the north side.

Flowers on the balcony in winter

A glazed and insulated loggia can be turned into an exquisite winter garden with your own hands. If the balcony is not heated, then tropical plants on it will not survive even with good insulation of the walls and floor. Therefore, it is better to select those options that tolerate the coolness well.

• Camellia. The flower is resistant to frost, it can withstand temperatures as low as -5 degrees, but the optimal mode for winter growing is about 10 degrees Celsius.
• Cyclamen. Requires a warmer room. Cyclamens feel good at 10-15 degrees above zero.
• Erika. Low-growing shrub with shoots densely covered with small flowers. It is appreciated for its winter bloom and looks attractive even after drying.

If the average temperature on the glazed loggia is kept around zero, then evergreens planted in pots are purchased for landscaping. Juniper, dwarf conifers, thuja, boxwood are suitable.

When choosing varieties and varieties of flowers, it is important to take into account the growing conditions - the amount of light, heat, the presence of drafts. With the right selection, the balcony will look beautiful at any time of the year.