Daisies on the balcony

The perfect balcony plants!

There are several reasons for using daisies as balcony plants:

• feel in buckets and even in Window boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) well
• bloom all summer
• decorative
• non-toxic and medicinal
• compact, bushy growth
• easy-care
• there are many different varieties with different flower colors

Where to plant on the balcony

In a clay or terracotta pot or in company next to other balcony flowers like Geraniums and Petunias the daisies look fine. Balconies are ideal for them, they are located in a south-east to west-facing position.

You need a sunny to partially shaded area Locationto thrive well. Daisies tolerate wind and rain, which is why they can be planted in balcony boxes at the front of the railing.

Water abundantly and fertilize generously

On hot summer days, the soil in the planter dries out quickly. Therefore it is said: water abundantly, sometimes up to twice a day! The bale should not dry out, but at the same time should not be exposed to stagnant moisture.

From April to the end of August, the daisies on your balcony are supplied with fertilizer. This is important so that the daisies can bloom for a long time. You can Slow release fertilizer use for example in stick form or liquid fertilizer.

Remove dead flowers every day

In summer you go to the balcony once a day to water the plants. This is also a good chance to keep the old / withered flowers of the Daisyto cut off. She thanks it with the fact that she is constantly developing new flowers and blooming until autumn.

Get in from the end of October

Many varieties aren't hardy and in the pot there is a risk that the root ball will freeze and the plant will dry out (cannot absorb water). So if you want to continue enjoying your daisy next year, you should move it into a light and frost-free place from the end of October.