These plants tolerate blazing sun

click fraud protection

The best plants for the south-facing balcony

Mediterranean plants in particular are in their element on the south-facing balcony. Oleander, bougainvillea, citrus plants and hibiscus thrive here. The less exotic, sun-loving balcony plants include, among others Geraniums and Petunias.

also read

  • North balcony: The best plants for shady balconies
  • Planting Friesenwall: A selection of plants
  • Perennial bed in the shade: a selection of plants
German name Botanical name Heyday Flower color particularities
Blue fan flower Scaevola aemula Early summer to frost violet
Blue daisies Brachyscome iberidifolia May until October Bluish
Brazilian guava Acca sellowiana May June Pink-white with red stamps Edible petals and fruits
dahlia Dahlia July to November Pink, red, orange etc.
Dipladenia Mandevilla Red, pink, white etc. From May to autumn
Elven spur Diascia White, pink, purple May to November
geranium Pelargonium Pink, white, purple, red, etc. May until October
Hammer bush Cestrum White, orange, pink, red, purple, etc. June to November
Hussar button Sanvitalia procumbens yellow June to October
jasmine Jasmine White June to September Smells beguiling
Cape basket Osteospermum All imaginable colors, also multicolored May until October
Finial Polygala Violet to bluish March to April
Liver balm Ageratum houstonianum Bluish, pink, purple May to September Poisonous
Passion flower Passiflora White with blue stamps May to September Passiflora edulis develops passion fruit
petunia Petunia Often pink, purple, but also other colors available May to November
Purslane florets Portulaca grandiflora Many different colors June to August
African Lily Agapanthus  Bluish, white July to August
Shrub marguerite Argyranthemum frutescens White, pink May until October
Vanilla flower Heliotropium arborescens violet June to autumn Poisonous, smells beguiling, needs a lot of water
Convertible rose Lantana camara Mostly yellow, orange, red but also available in white May until October Poisonous
Verbena (Verbena) Verbena Violet to bluish May until October Medicinal plant
Magic bells Calibrachoa Many different colors May until October Needs a lot of water
zinnia Zinnia elegans Many different colors July to October

Herbs for the south-facing balcony

Not only sun-hungry ornamental plants thrive on the south-facing balcony, some herbs also appreciate a lot of sun. Including, of course, first and foremost those from the Mediterranean region such as:

  • rosemary
  • lavender
  • Olives
  • sage
  • thyme

Properly care for plants on the south-facing balcony

In order for the plants to thrive well on the south-facing balcony, they must be properly cared for:

  • Water them daily in the hot season, maybe twice a day
  • Never water at noon, but as early and in the evening as possible
  • Fertilize They are nutrient-loving plants in the spring
  • If possible, provide some shade at lunchtime, e.g. B. with umbrellas or climbing plants

Create shade, of course

To be able to grow a wider variety of plants on your balcony, create some shade with climbing plants! Thanks to the light tendrils, you still have enough light for yourself and your plants, but at the same time provide privacy. Plant annual or perennial sun-loving climbing plants such as B.

  • Ray pen
  • Wisteria
  • Clematis
  • Climbing roses

Regardless of which climbing plant you choose, give it a stable climbing aid that you provide especially on the upper side on the main sunny side (south), around the midday sun to weaken.

Sign up to our newsletter

Pellentesque dui, non felis. Maecenas male