Modern balcony is not just a warehouse of unnecessary things, garbage and building materials, but a practical and beautifully decorated space. Especially the trend active use balcony has spread among residents of small apartments, where everyone square meter is of great importance.
Balconies and loggias are designed as lounge areas, work rooms and even attached to living rooms. But most often this space is used for growing seedlings and arranging an apartment winter garden. For these purposes, it is necessary not only to think through interior solutions when renovating a balcony, but also functional ones - for example, how exactly to grow plants. The most common solution to this problem is the use of ordinary balcony boxes.
Choosing a flower box and its practical placement on the balcony
Before you go to the gardening store and buy the first few boxes you see, you need to think about a few important nuances their location on the balcony.
First of all, you need to correlate the dimensions of the balcony itself with the dimensions of the boxes you like, because if you buy a box that is too wide or the wrong height, it will “eat up” a lot of the space on a small balcony.
The following are things to think about when choosing and placing flower boxes on your balcony:
If you cannot decide on the spot, look at product catalogs in special brochures or on the store’s website. This will help you get acquainted with the entire assortment at once, with the prices of goods and estimate the most suitable options.
The choice of boxes will also depend on whether you adhere to a certain style in the interior of the balcony. You can find a huge variety of options for boxes with different colors and textures, made from a variety of materials.
There are also options for balcony boxes that have an automatic watering function or an additional water tank. These boxes will cost many times more, but they will allow you not to worry about your flowers in those cases when you leave the apartment for a long time (going on vacation, to the country, etc.).
What flower boxes can be made of
The most popular option, which can be found in any gardening store, is a box for flowers or seedlings made of plastic. A huge advantage of such boxes is wide range colors and imitations (wood, wicker, marble, etc.), sizes, as well as light weight. Thanks to this plastic boxes Best suited for placement on the balcony. 
Another option is wicker boxes or boxes made of wicker. They are more expensive, but look the most aesthetically pleasing. True, in such boxes you will have to think through waterproofing and drainage holes excess water, if you plan to plant a flower garden in them. But it is much easier to use them together with plastic boxes one size smaller, so you can close an ordinary box with a beautiful wicker box.
Wooden boxes are less popular due to their properties natural wood lose aesthetics appearance under the influence of water and earth. Unlike plastic ones, these boxes cannot simply be wiped clean of dirt to make them look like new. But use boxes that resemble a mini-fence in design to place them in flower pots- Very original version, which will give your balcony additional comfort.
Ceramic pots and vases are also often used for growing flowers on the balcony. But for this it is important to take into account the load on the floors, since this is a very heavy material. Such decorative containers for flowers are best suited for spacious loggias.
But clay, and even better - plaster, pots and vases can be safely installed even on small balcony. The main condition is to ensure waterproofing between the wet ground and inner surface containers. For this you can use water-based paint or regular film. 
How to make a balcony box with your own hands
Store-bought options for boxes often come with a hefty price tag, and if you decide to place several flower beds on your balcony, it may turn out that buying three or four boxes is already taking a significant toll on the family budget.
In this case, you can resort to self-production flower boxes on the balcony. This can be done in several ways:
It is also worth separately noting ways to decorate old or simply unsightly boxes:
- Bright paint or imitation of antiquity, various designs and stamps;
- Braiding with newspaper strands, wicker or thick fabric;
- Wrapping with thick twine, rope, fabric strands;
- With the help of old gift boxes or packages;
- Using decoupage techniques or various decorative stickers.
The more imagination you show in this matter, the more original the design of your balcony will be. Moreover, in modern interiors Handmade items are highly valued. This will make the balcony not only beautiful and cozy, but also give it a special zest that reflects the personality of its owner.
What flowers are suitable for growing in boxes on the balcony?
To choose balcony flowers, you must first be guided by whether it is on the shady or sunny side, and whether it is glazed.
Flowers for a balcony on the sunny side
Various types of plants are best suited for growing on the sunny side. annual crops. But in general, you can choose any option for flowers that love warmth and large number sunlight.
The most common options in this case:
- Petunia.
This flower has many colors and hybrids. Ampelous species suitable for growing in hanging boxes and flower pots, small-flowered for placement in niches and shelves, large-flowered and double-flowered for large flowerpots and boxes.
Petunias are very common among beginning flower growers because they are extremely unpretentious, very easy to care for, and even a beginner can grow them. In addition, these flowers have a long period vigorous flowering, so your balcony with them will turn into a real garden.
- Marigold.
Another very low-maintenance option. Bright colors– white, yellow, orange and deep burgundy – immediately lift your spirits and create a feeling of summer and warmth even in cloudy weather. These flowers begin to bloom very quickly, but in order to prolong this period, it is important not to forget to remove the already faded buds with seeds.
- Any low-growing varieties of various colors.
Breeders have long bred “balcony” varieties not only among vegetables and fruits, but also among flowers. Among the low-growing varieties you can find asters, dahlias, sage, and snapdragons. In addition, spray varieties of roses will look great on the balcony: they fit perfectly in long, narrow boxes and flowerpots.
- Fragrant spicy herbs.
Despite the fact that their flowering is not particularly beautiful, the shape and colors of their leaves, as well as the wonderful smell, often do not leave balcony gardeners indifferent. In addition, such herbs can be used to prepare homemade seasonings. For example, it could be basil, lemon balm, mint, sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary, etc.
It is believed that it is impossible to choose flowers for the shady side of the balcony. But this is not so, because shade-loving crops include many brightly and luxuriantly flowering varieties.
For example, begonia. This flower resembles a rose in shape and color, but blooms much more luxuriantly and has a distinct scent.
Another option is fuchsia. This flower has a huge variety of hybrids, which differ in both the shape of the flowers and their color. Finding an unusual version of fuchsia is quite easy, and a flower garden with it can acquire amazing mystery and the feeling of a magical garden even on an ordinary balcony.
It is also worth remembering that it is best to divide a lush flower garden into closed balcony. This is especially true for apartments that are located on the floor above the fifth. The fact is that strong gusts of wind and rain can cause significant damage to an unprotected flower garden, since most lushly flowering crops have very delicate and fragile flowers.
A short video
Decorating a balcony or loggia in an apartment with flowers is a great opportunity to create a beautiful green corner for relaxation in the city. You can also put a small one here wooden table with chairs and enjoy evening tea and sunset. Not all garden flowers can grow on the balcony.
In this article you will learn what are the best flowers to grow on the balcony in boxes.
1. Marigolds
The heat-loving yellow heads of marigolds are an integral feature of summer containers, garden flowerpots and balcony boxes. They are easy to grow from seeds or purchase seedlings, they are unpretentious, bloom from early summer until frost. Removing spent flowers prolongs flowering.
In addition, if you are thinking about what flowers to plant on the sunny side, then these are marigolds. They love sunny places. The only thing is that during drought you need to water regularly and not overdry the soil.
The most popular marigold varieties are rejected hybrids. Varieties can be bushy, in which case you will only need a couple or three plants for the balcony box. So that these yellow flowers looked beautiful on the balcony, choose low types 15 - 30 cm. Double or semi-double inflorescences with a diameter of up to 5 cm are perfect for a balcony box.
2. Calendula, marigolds
A flower that does not require soil. These are flowers for a balcony with sunny side or light partial shade. Completely unpretentious, can be amazed powdery mildew and aphids. Refers to plants that bloom all summer. Flowering time is from June to September. For long-term flowering, you need to remove faded inflorescences.
The original type is calendula officinalis, for balconies and loggias you need to choose low-growing variety Fiesta Gitana - 30 cm, which have different colors. It is very easy to grow at home from seeds. For early flowering Calendula seedlings can be planted in the second half of February.
When creating unusual design It is better to plant calendula on a balcony together with other flowers - pansies, bulbous flowers (daffodils, tulips), hanging petunias, ornamental cabbage, ornamental and spicy herbs.
3. Nasturtium
Annual nasturtiums are flowers for a southern balcony. Blooms from July to September. Sow seeds immediately permanent place. These flowers for balconies are unpretentious and almost always grow from seeds. Unique garden plant, flowers different varieties completely different from each other:
There are vines for draping walls, that is, you can choose varieties and grow climbing flowers for the balcony;
Ampelous flowers for balconies and window boxes - nasturtium peregrinum, the length of the vines reaches 3 m;
Bush-like dwarf varieties for flower beds.
foreign nasturtium
climbing nasturtium
4. Petunia
The most popular flowers to grow on the balcony in boxes are petunias. Thanks to the variety of colors, long flowering, the variety of varieties and species they create unique design on the balcony.
What flowers to plant on the petunia balcony:
Ampel varieties of petunias are planted in large garden flowerpots or hanging planters for balconies, loggias and summer verandas(these varieties need to be sown for seedlings earlier than bush varieties - in early - mid-February);
Tilling multi-flowered species.
Beware of purchasing flower seeds with one stem; they are completely unsuitable for balconies and loggias. In this case, 1 stem will grow from the pot with several flowers at the top
Scheme for planting petunias in a balcony box 15 by 15 cm. Single-row and double-row planting of petunias in a box on the balcony is possible.
How to create flowers on the balcony design:
For single-row planting, plant 3 pink and 2 purple petunias, alternating them by color;
When planting in two rows in a box, place upright flowers in the background and hanging varieties in the foreground.
5. Pelargonium
Most often, pelargonium is called geranium, which is grown in pots, like houseplant. Pelargonium is one of the most unpretentious plants to care for; it grows quickly, blooms well and profusely. By the way, when proper care pelargonium may bloom all year round. It has a pleasant spicy aroma, which is emitted not by flowers, but by leaves. Beautiful plant for a balcony in warm periods.
In addition, with pelargonium you can create wonderful flower arrangements, complementing them with other flowers. Here is one of the schemes for planting flowers on the balcony:
pelargonium white and red;
immortelle.
6. Nemesia
Nemesia flowers come in one, two and three colors. Blooms early; in hot summers flowering may not last long. A second wave of flowering is possible, closer to autumn. To do this, you need to trim the stems after the first wave of flowering. If you want to achieve autumn bloom, then plant nemesia seeds for seedlings in early June, then your balcony will look great in November.
Nemesia seeds are small, so you need to sow them on top, without covering them with soil. Then spray well with water and cover with glass. As the glass fogs up, you need to open it slightly, and remove it after green shoots appear.
When transplanting into flowerpots and pots, maintain a distance of 20 cm between flowers. When planting flower seedlings, pinch the stems.
Decorating a balcony with nemesia flowers turns out to be very delicate, due to the fact that the flowers are small, low, about 20 cm and bushy.
7. Low-growing varieties snapdragon
Usually snapdragons are grown in the garden, but if you take the shortest variety, Rainbow, you can grow the flowers of the most different colors and shades. On the plus side, it is worth noting the smell of snapdragon, it exudes such a fragrance! And for this you only need 5 - 6 bushes.
In autumn, when frost sets in, this plant freezes, the flowers do not change color and it looks great. The flowers last as if they were alive all winter. Therefore, if you are choosing which flowers to plant on the balcony, be sure to add dwarf varieties of snapdragons to your list. They bloom in the second half of summer, from July to October.
8. Begonia everblooming and tuberous begonia.
Both types of begonias can be grown in containers and are flowers for north-facing balconies; they grow well in partial shade. They have rounded, fleshy leaves with colors ranging from pale green to chocolate brown. Blooms from June to September. It is considered a perennial, but most often this plant is grown as an annual. Grows well in humus-rich soil and in partial shade. Therefore, when planting, you need to add compost.
9. Fuchsia ampelous
There are 3 main groups of fuchsias. What flowers are best to plant on the balcony? So these are delicate heat-loving ampelous fuchsias with weak flowing stems in hanging baskets. Name hanging variety fuchsia - Swingtime. The stems grow up to 50 cm with red and white flowers.
Fuchsias are great blooming flowers for the northern balcony. They only need a small amount of light to flower and grow. Be sure to water regularly and abundantly. Make sure that earthen lump didn't dry out. After a drought, fuchsia will die and will not recover.
10. Pansies or Vitrok's violet
There are many hybrids of Vitroka violets with a height of 15 - 25 cm. These flowers on the loggia are of two types:
Winter-flowering (November - May) varieties that are grown as biennials are dominated by the Universal series;
Summer flowering (June - October), grown as annuals.
Viola can be grown on the balcony, but it must be planted in a place with proper lighting. The most optimal location is the sunny side with shading during the midday hours. On the southern balcony it will quickly lose its decorative effect. Already in July it will fade and look dried out and unattractive.
Tags: ,It’s very easy to turn your balcony into a blooming and fragrant oasis. For this you can use and. In summer you can grow flowers and herbs on the loggia. You should know which types of them are most suitable for planting on the balcony before planting them in plastic balcony boxes. It is also important to pay attention to the rules for growing flowers and other ornamental plants on the loggia.
How to use balcony flower boxes correctly
It’s not just creative people who prefer to surround themselves with beauty who want to buy balcony boxes for growing flowers and ornamental plants. They are often purchased for very practical purposes. For example, in order to hide the defects of an unpresentable-looking loggia, at least in the summer. And greenery is often planted in balcony boxes by those who do not have a summer house or land plot under the garden.
In order for your ideas for organizing a beautiful green corner on the loggia to come true without problems and obstacles, you should remember a few simple rules:
- If you plan to use mounts for balcony boxes or set up an impromptu flower garden on an uninsulated loggia, then planting in containers should be done in the spring, when the climate is suitable. After all, some flowers and ornamental plants are afraid of frost.
- Brackets for balcony boxes are strong and reliable structures, but they are best used in combination with plastic containers. After all, the soil and the flowers themselves significantly weigh down the structure. This means that a heavy box made of metal or ceramics may collapse.
- Can be planted in balcony boxes different plants, for example, several types of flowers at once. But it is important to follow the rules of the neighborhood. Some cultures do not tolerate other colors nearby and do not combine well with each other. For example, dahlias, in principle, do not like neighbors. And lilies of the valley do not take root well in the same container and soil with violets, lilies of the valley and pansies. In a balcony flower box, proximity can be useful. For example, they complement each other well both with aesthetic point vision, and in terms of growth and survival rate of petunias and marigolds, nasturtium and fuchsia.
- To enjoy beautiful view impromptu flower bed on your balcony, be sure to pay attention to the fact that to create an ideal microclimate you need to use. This way you will reduce the risk of drying out or rotting of the root system flower crops and achieve excellent germination of seed.
Particular attention should be paid to the soil in which you plant seeds or seedlings. It should be light and moisture-permeable. It is advisable not to take soil from your dacha and garden. It can be infected with bacteria and various diseases that are unpleasant for plants. For a balcony box, it is better to buy flowers ready for planting.
Choosing plants and flowers for balcony boxes
Creating a flower garden in a balcony box is a flight of fantasy and creativity in its purest form. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most popular varieties flower crops that are ideal for growing on a loggia.
The annual plant is ideal both for growing on a windowsill and for placing in a balcony box holder behind a railing. A plant with medium-sized flowers ranging from yellow to fiery orange. Large leaves and slightly curly stems allow the use of nasturtium in cascading compositions. But you can only plant these flowers. And they will look incredibly beautiful and noble. It is worth noting that nasturtium is unpretentious in care. Large seeds They sprout relatively quickly. This plant can be planted on both the sunny and shady sides. Suffer from excess or deficiency sun rays There will be no nasturtium in the balcony box.
The abundance of colors and shapes of petunias are the main reasons for the popular love of gardeners. This plant, in addition to everything, is unpretentious in care. But it is better to plant it in a plastic balcony box as seedlings. Petunia seeds should be sown in late February - mid-March. Then in June you will have on your balcony blooming flower bed from multi-colored and incredibly beautiful inflorescences. This plant does not require additional lighting; it can grow in both shade and sun. Before sowing petunia in plastic balcony boxes, pay attention to the size of the seeds. Small grains should not be covered with soil. They should be sown on the surface. In order to sow evenly, you can use such a simple household item as a toothpick. With its help, you can easily move a small seed into a plastic container. In order to mark the place where the seed lies, almost invisible on the soil, you can stick another toothpick next to it. Petunia in a balcony box looks elegant and rich. With its help you can create beautiful flower arrangements.
Bright plants in red and yellow floral colors are well known to everyone. It is advisable to grow them on the balcony if the windows face the north and east. Marigolds do not like strong sun. On the south and west side, their leaves will burn. But if you own an apartment with a loggia on the sunny side, but still want to decorate it with marigolds, don’t despair. You can grow them in a balcony box on the windowsill. You just have to periodically remove it from the sun to the floor.
Fuchsia is small in size ornamental shrub. It differs not only unusual shape flowers that are easily comparable to ancient architecture China, but also abundant and unusual bright flowering. This plant will delight your eyes from late spring until the first frost. It is better to plant fuchsia in a balcony box white. Because it is important that root system didn't overheat. The plant is thermophilic, but does not tolerate the scorching sun. This, of course, should be taken into account when choosing a place to grow fuchsia. Please also note that the soil for planting these crops should be drained.
Morning glory comes in different varieties, but experienced gardeners recommend planting the ivy-shaped type of this plant on the balcony. A special advantage is that it is unpretentious. Morning glory is planted in a balcony flower box, which can be bought relatively inexpensively, in the middle - end of May. The decorative ivy-shaped flower grows quickly. In order to keep its stems intact, you should use metal grill, special frame or regular twine. Sprouts will curl beautifully along them. Morning glory can be used to decorate an unpresentable-looking loggia. It can be used to create multi-tiered flower arrangements.
Roses in a balcony box (photo shown above), it is better to plant dwarf varieties. Ground cover species of these ornamental plants are also suitable for this. It is important to note that cutting roses is a rather labor-intensive process. Not every gardener will be able to immediately grow beautiful and noble plants. Therefore it is better. They can be planted in pots at home in mid-winter. And with the onset of warmth, transplant it into a plastic balcony box.
Balcony flower boxes with fastenings are ideal for growing begonias. Unpretentious plants They are distinguished by their extraordinary beauty and variety of colors and types. Sometimes the varieties of these plants are so different from each other that even experienced florist It is extremely difficult to determine that it is begonia that is in front of him. A successful and incredibly beautiful and noble combination will be flower arrangement from begonias and ivy, which can also be grown in a balcony box. Begonia care is simple. The main thing is that watering the plant is moderate and the lighting is bright. That is why it is better to grow them on the sunny side.
Lobelia is gentle and incredible beautiful flower. It is often compared to the wild forget-me-not because of its color and small size inflorescences. Lobelias can be planted in flower pots or balcony flower boxes with fastenings. This plant looks extremely beautiful both in compositions, for example with petunias or fuchsias, and in solo performance. A lush cap of small flowers almost completely hides the leaves and blooms throughout the summer. Lobelia is sown in the same way as petunia on the surface of the soil. Since the seeds take a long time to germinate, this should be done in late February - early March. It is recommended to plant plants in balcony flower boxes with a tray at the end of May.
People often call this flower pansies. Unusual flowers look noble and original, thanks to the graceful shape of the inflorescence and non-standard shade options. A balcony box, making it yourself is time-consuming and irrational; for growing violas, it must have a tray. After all capricious plants It’s very easy to overwater, due to which they will simply die. Pansies are often planted in open ground. In this case, the seeds are sown before winter. To grow viola in a balcony box, this should be done in February - mid-March. By the way, on next year The plants may bloom again if you leave them in a cool place over the winter.
Growing greens in a balcony box
Most often, balcony boxes in St. Petersburg, Moscow and other cities are used exclusively for growing flowers. But some natural gardeners do not use them with the goal of transforming the loggia. They also grow plants that are useful, from the point of view of gardeners. A 100 cm balcony box, as well as plastic containers of other sizes, are used for growing greens. By the way, their special advantage in this matter is that they can be used to grow healthy and vitamin-rich plants on the windowsill all year round.
Not only the usual parsley, dill and green onions can be grown in plastic balcony boxes. They are also suitable for rarer greens, such as cilantro and basil. Root vegetables and vegetable crops You can also collect directly from the windowsill. At the same time, they will not lose at all in taste and benefits. Small varieties of tomatoes, radishes, chili peppers and even cucumbers can be grown in plastic containers. You can also plant them in useful herbs. In such conditions, you can stock up on lemon balm, thyme and chamomile.
With the help of balcony boxes, you can not only turn your loggia into a fragrant green corner and admire the beautiful and harmonious view of flowers throughout the summer. Grow greens, vegetables and healthy herbs right on the windowsill and enjoy the taste and benefits of organic products.
- a magnificent decoration of the facade of the house and a source of pride for the owner of the home. Unfortunately, to create such paradise in a limited space is very difficult, because not all garden plants can grow in cramped boxes, and those of them that are still able to develop in closed ground, do not always combine harmoniously with each other.
To create a mini-garden on your balcony, similar to those chic designer creations that show off in photos in florist magazines, you need not only to use suitable species plants, but also adhere to a certain planting scheme.
Flowers suitable for growing in balcony boxes and their planting schemes
Dreaming of heavenly gardens, immediately put aside the idea of growing luxurious dahlias, proud gladioli and gorgeous daylilies in boxes, because all these magnificent flowers can only grow in spacious garden beds. In a small amount of soil, only the very best feel good. unpretentious annuals, the most beautifully flowering of which are petunias, marigolds, nasturtiums and morning glories.
Petunias
Blooming profusely throughout the summer, drought-resistant, having a large number of varieties (among which ampelous, large-flowered, double and cascading forms stand out as particularly beautiful) petunias are truly ideal plants for balcony gardening.
Attention! Petunias are sun-loving, so they will develop well and bloom luxuriantly only on balconies facing west or south.
Petunias can withstand the vagaries of the weather and do not require daily care.
Petunia: beautiful and unpretentious flower for the balcony, which has rightfully gained popularity among beginner plant growers
The only difficulty in cultivating these subtropical beauties is the need to grow them through seedlings.
Advice. Not wanting to bother with germinating seeds, ready seedlings You can buy petunias of all kinds at any gardening center.
The size and shape of the planting containers used, as well as the layout of the seedlings in them, depend on the type of petunias.
- Multifloral bush varieties planted in narrow balcony boxes in one, less often in two rows. Distance between individual plants kept within 15-18 cm. In the case of double-row planting, petunias in the second row are not placed opposite the plants of the first row, but in the spaces between them. If the box is fixed on the balcony parapet, in front of the row bush petunias ampelous plants are often planted.
- Seedlings of large-flowered and terry varieties Petunias are planted in boxes at twenty-centimeter intervals, and hanging seedlings at thirty-centimeter intervals.
- Particularly powerful ampelous and cascading varieties of petunias are planted not in boxes, but in large hanging flower pots or large tall floor flowerpots. In this case, the plants are placed in planting containers one by one.
The variability in the color of petunias petals is very large. So that the floristic decoration of the balcony does not bother the eyes with the variegation and dissonance of flowers, plants are planted in boxes, the corollas of which are painted in the same or two (maximum three) colors that are in harmony with each other, for example, white - pink - blue or purple - lavender.
Marigold
Golden-ocher, fiery orange or lemon-yellow “pompoms” of marigolds are a traditional decoration of city balconies and village front gardens.
Low-growing varieties of these delicious sunny flowers grows without problems in small wooden boxes and only need plenty of light and occasional watering.
Marigolds: a common plant in urban home front gardens
So that the marigolds cover the entire landing capacity, they are planted quite densely, according to a 20x20 cm pattern.
Advice. Unassuming, outbred (but very beautiful) orange “Chernobrivtsy”, blooming from the beginning of summer until the onset of cold weather, can be easily grown from seeds purchased from grandmothers at the collective farm market. More capricious, terry and unusually colored varietal marigolds are best grown seedling method, and purchase the seedlings themselves from a reputable floriculture center.
Nasturtiums
Basic information about nasturtiums:
morning glory
Shade-tolerant, fast-growing and densely entwining vines around any support provided to them. Morning glory – best flowers for decorating tall buildings overlooking north side balconies. The heart-shaped succulent leaves of these plants create a lush look on the wall of any loggia, even a heavily shaded one, within a month. green carpet. Its beauty is emphasized by large graceful bell flowers.
Morning glories are planted in balcony boxes according to a 20x20 cm pattern and a reliable vertical support is immediately built for them.
Morning glory: good choice for balconies facing north
Garden flowers are capricious creatures and therefore often do not get along next to each other even in a spacious garden bed, not to mention the cramped balcony boxes. To prevent annuals growing in a limited space from quarreling with each other, it is better to grow them in a monoculture. But if you want to experiment, then when selecting plants for planting in a single container, focus not only on their habit, but also on the similarity of requirements for growing conditions.
Video: Flowers on the balcony in boxes
Photo: Flowers on the balcony in boxes
Today, more and more often, balconies are turning from a cluttered warehouse into a beautifully decorated space.
For example, winter garden, balconies with flowering plants– this design option can increasingly be seen in high-rise buildings.
The flower garden is used to transform balconies.
Let's talk about landscaping balconies? What plants will decorate open balcony? How to decorate a balcony with flowers?
When starting landscaping, the first thing you need to do is clear the balcony space as much as possible, throwing out all the trash, removing canned food and food supplies for the winter, such as potatoes, onions and carrots.
The balcony can be either closed or open. So, in winter, nothing will grow on an unglazed balcony other than heaps of snow. If the balcony is glazed, then the air temperature is about five degrees Celsius, and therefore flowers such as chlorophytum and geranium will grow on such a balcony.
If the air temperature drops below five degrees Celsius, then you should pay attention to frost-resistant plants such as palm trees.
If your balcony is glazed, additionally insulated, and the air temperature does not drop below five degrees Celsius, then you can consider plants such as cyclamens for the balcony.
In the fall, you can buy heathers - shrubs with a lot of flowers that look beautiful even after drying.
If you are thinking about what flowers to plant on a balcony that is insulated and well heated, then it is important to remember that the main thing is to create a favorable climate for the flowers. So, flowers love humidity, excellent lighting, and do not tolerate drafts or temperature changes.
When setting up a real winter garden on your balcony, it is important to think about protecting the plants from direct sunlight.
Some flowers are still grown on a sunny balcony, because there are special types, perfectly tolerate open sun with proper care.
For open sunny balcony better to choose:
Petunia, which pleases with the variety of colors and different varieties. It is better to give preference to small-flowered forms, because large leaves react poorly to the heat and the flowers lose their attractiveness.
The stems of petunias are very sticky, therefore, when growing these flowers on the balcony in boxes, you need to separate them from each other without loss after the wind. There is such a variety of petunias as “typhoon”, which is characterized by riotous flowering.
Geranium can be zonal, ivy-leaved. The second type will suffer on a windy balcony, but at the same time, both types tolerate the heat well.
Purslane is an ideal flower to bloom on a balcony where there is plenty of sun. The plant is ground-blooded, but looks great in a pot. How else can you decorate a balcony?
It is difficult to imagine a more “tenacious” plant. Purslane blooms from about mid-July until the end of September.
Purslane loves direct rays of the sun, so much so that sunny weather opens flowers, and after sunset the flower closes.
Phlox Drummond is a light-loving plant that tolerates drought well. When growing flowers on the balcony, it is important to monitor the looseness of the soil so that the roots do not rot.
Morning glory is a plant that pleases with new flowers every day. A flower blooms during the day, closes in the evening, but in the morning a completely different blossoming flower will delight the eye.
These flowers on the balcony grow with support, because in order to grow upward, you cannot do without it. Such flowers are used as a green screen, which protects the room from the sun.
The flower grows quickly, but in the fall the stems die, and therefore it remains to be new season grow a new green screen.
If you are thinking about what flowers to plant on the balcony to bloom, you should choose begonia and pretty daisies. To ensure flowers bloom until the end of autumn, you can plant asters and petunia.
When choosing colors for your balcony, you should take into account both the illumination of the balcony and the number of floors.
If the balcony is closed, that is, glazed, then it is clear that the floor does not play any role, but if it is open, then you need to remember that the higher the floor, the stronger the drafts on the balcony.
Can be seen at numerous photos flowers on the balcony, what's on upper floors low-growing plants such as daisies, begonias, and marigolds are planted.
Photo of flowers on a baklon
