Plants for the blazing sun on the balcony and in the garden

Some like it hot. Whether a south-facing balcony or a bed without shade - these ten plants also feel comfortable in the blazing sun.

The sun is an absolute must for plants. Unfortunately, there is also too much of a good thing in this case: In the blazing sun, many plants get sunburnt, wilt or even die. But what would summer be without flowers?

Luckily, there are also plenty of sun worshipers in the plant kingdom who just can't get enough of the light and warmth. Whether for the balcony, the terrace or the bed - here you will find ten plants that only really feel good in the blazing sun.

Tip: A lot of sun and warmth also means a lot of evaporation. Therefore, a soil that stores water well is very important for these plants. Our peat-free Plantura organic potting soil is ideal for this, for example.

1. sun bride

The name says it all: The Sun Bride (Helenium) really only wants one thing – and that is plenty of sunshine. If you offer the plant a place, you won't be disappointed - with its countless yellow flowers, it shines like the sun and also attracts beneficial insects such as bees. But anyone who thinks that the sun bride cannot survive without warmth is mistaken. In fact, the plant is frost hardy down to -20 °C and therefore also perfect for the German garden.

2. petunia

A classic among the balcony plants is the petunia (petunia). With its beautiful flowers, it enchants every garden from May to October and is therefore a real permanent bloomer. At the same time, there is something for every taste with the large number of types and color variations. Their undemanding and easy-care nature has also helped the petunia to become very popular. If you offer the flower a suitable location, it needs almost no care - as a true sun worshiper, it loves full sun places where it is ideally protected from the rain. What is it at the Petunia care you can find out here.

3. Hussar buttons

Whether in the bed, in the bucket or on the balcony - the Husarenknöpfchen (Sanvitalia procumbens) always looks good. It tolerates the blazing sun in particular very well and then shines in all its glory. With its numerous, bright yellow flowers, the Husarenköpfchen is a real feast for the eyes. But it's not just its beauty that inspires many: the Husarenknöpfchen is also characterized by its robustness and easy-care nature, making it perfect for beginners.

4. citrus tree

Citrus plants used to be (citrus) as the orange (Citrus x sinensis), lemon (Citrus x limon) or lime (Citrus x aurantiifolia) only reserved for the nobility and the rich, after all, maintaining them was time-consuming and expensive. Today, however, you can find the exotic fruits in more and more hobby gardens - as Potted plants transform the trees of your terrace or balcony into an exotic one in no time at all Paradise. The right location is particularly important for citrus trees of all kinds: love them especially in summer Lemons, oranges and co like the blazing sun and can be in the sunlight from morning to evening bathe. In winter, however, a place in the house is appropriate - the icy temperatures in Germany usually do not tolerate citrus plants.

5. geranium

She is and remains the undefeated queen of balcony plants: the geranium (pelargonium). With a large selection of varieties and variations, there is almost nothing that does not exist when it comes to the beautiful flower. Among the geraniums you can find both standing and hanging varieties and almost all flower colors from pure white to strong pink. The geranium originally comes from South Africa and therefore tolerates heat and drought very well with good care - no wonder that it is ideal for a place in the blazing sun. How one care for geraniums and what to do when plants of geraniums should know, you can find out here.

6. peppers and chili

Not only flowers thrive in full sun - too paprika and chili (capsicum) prefer the blazing sun. Since chillies and peppers belong to the same plant genus, they are very similar in terms of both location and care. Ideally, both plants are therefore planted in front of a south-facing wall, where they can take full advantage of the sun's rays. However, anyone who thinks that the chili plant with its heat is only something for die-hards is wrong: with over 3000 chili varieties from mild to fiery, there is the right specimen for every taste.

7. gladiolus

Begin the majestic gladioli (Gladiolus) to bloom in July, they quickly attract everyone's attention. The gladiolus grows up to one and a half meters high and is particularly impressive with its splendor of beautiful flowers, which it carries on both sides of its stem. At the same time, the gladiolus is available in all imaginable colors, so that a colorful sea of ​​flowers quickly forms. As a summer flower, the gladiolus loves the blazing sun and can easily tolerate a full sun spot in the garden. However, the plant should hibernate indoors as it is particularly sensitive to frost. Learn more about how to Gladioli overwinter can. However, the gladiolus has a high potassium requirement – ​​the Plantura organic tomato fertilizer can remedy that.

8. Lantana

Tired of the same boring potted plants? Then the Lantana (Lantana camara) might just be right for you. As the name suggests, the lantana has a very special ability: its flowers change with you their color over time and can change, for example, from a delicate yellow when they bloom to a carmine red in autumn change. The lantana thrives particularly well if it is allowed to grow in a sunny location - preferably in full sun.

9. globe thistle

the globe thistle (Echinops ritro) is definitely not a wallflower: With its extravagant spherical flowers that almost cover the ground seem to float, it is a real eye-catcher in the bed and is in no way inferior to the classic garden flowers point out. But not only people are fascinated by the unique beauty of the globe thistle - bees and other beneficial insects also like to fly to the enchanting flowers. Despite its extravagant appearance, the globe thistle does not need a lot of care: if you offer it a place with plenty of sunshine, the plant is completely satisfied.

10. lavender

Bright sunshine and lavender fields as far as the eye can see - lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is for many the epitome of a summer in Provence. In Germany, too, lavender loves bright sunshine and can therefore be planted in full sun without a guilty conscience. Here he not only delights the hobby gardener with his beautiful violet flowers, but also with his intense scent, through which he to the medicinal plants belongs. Also, thanks to the scent, lavender is one Plant against mosquitoes.

If you are not blessed with a lot of sunshine but instead have a shady garden, this article will help you find the right ones plants for shade Find.