55 perfect plants for the south-facing balcony

Plants for the south-facing balcony are ideal if you are looking for plants in full sun. 55 beautiful and useful plants are presented in this article for your south-facing balcony.

The challenge for hobby gardeners is not only the right choice of plants, but also the choice of Flower boxes & balcony boxes with / without water storage and planting. This includes a suitable substrate and drainage. Without further ado, let's get to the actual topic: ours Planting recommendations.

Ornamental plants from A to C

Blue fan flower (Scaevola aemula)

• Height from 30 to 60 cm
• upright perennial, overhanging
• deep green leaves, small
• Flowering time from mid-May to mid-October
• blue to purple fan-shaped flowers
• sunny location, partial shade is tolerated
• not hardy
• can be cultivated for one or more years (with winter quarters)

Blue Daisy (Brachyscome iberidifolia)

• 20 to 30 cm high
• round growth, bushy, usually cultivated as an annual
• overhanging branches
• pinnate, deciduous leaves
• blooms from May to the end of October
• Flowers resemble daisies and daisies
• white, pink, blue, purple colored, middle yellow to orange
• sunny location, protected
• not hardy
• ideal for hanging baskets

Blue pillow (Aubrieta)

• maximum growth height of 5 to 15 cm
• dense growth, forms cushions
• deep green leaves
• cup-shaped flowers in white, pink, red, lavender and blue (depending on type and variety)
• bloom from mid-April to mid-May
• prefers full sun locations, tolerates drought
• hardy

Brazilian jasmine (Mandevilla sanderi)

• 30 to 200 cm long branches
• compact growth, upright, overhanging or trailing (with Climbing aid)
• dark green leaves, leathery
• blooms from May to mid-October
• white, yellow, pink or red sepals
• suitable for hot, sunny places
• Caution: forms irritating milky sap

from D to G

Dahlias (Dahlia)

• 30 to 200 cm high (depending on the species)
• upright growth
• Flowers stand out clearly from leaves
• Flowers between 3 and 30 cm in diameter (depending on species)
• Available in numerous colors, from white to two-tone
• Flowering time from the end of June to the end of autumn
• location in full sun
• not hardy, above-ground parts of the plant die off
• Tuber is overwintered separately

Triple flowers (bougainvillea)

• up to 300 cm high
• Spreading climber, Climbing aid necessary
• armed with thorns
• Flowering time from April to mid-October
• profuse bloom, white, yellow, orange, rose, pink, red or purple
• full sun, warm
• not hardy, winter quarters necessary

Real grapevine (Vitis vinifera)

• up to 1,000 cm high
• Height is determined by the bucket and climbing aid
• Climbing plant, has shoot tendrils
• Flowering period from June to the end of August
• yellow-green panicle flowers
• forms edible grapes, taste depends on the variety
• sunny to partially shaded location
• hardy

Elven mirror (Nemesia strumosa)

• 20 to 60 cm high
• compact growth, herbaceous, annual
• deep green leaves
• Flowering period from June to mid-October
• Funnel-shaped flowers in numerous colors
• Full sun location preferred, protected

Geraniums (pelargonium)

• 25 to 150 cm high or long (for hanging geraniums)
• bushy growth, strong shoots, overhanging or upright
• Leaves patterned, hairy
• Flowering time from mid-May to mid-October
• Flowers in shape and color strongly dependent on species and variety
• Fully sun to partially shaded locations are preferred, protected
• not hardy, winter quarters necessary

Goldmarie (Bidens ferulifolia)

• 15 to 30 cm high
• shoots that are 100 cm long are seldom formed
• bushy growth, overhanging, richly branched
• green pinnate leaves
• flowers from mid-May to October
• individual cupped flowers in intense yellow
• full sun is preferred
• not hardy
• Winter quarters necessary, then perennial

from H to R

Hussar button (Sanvitalia procumbens)

• up to 20 cm high
• dense growth, forms cushions, annual
• lanceolate to oval leaves, deep green
• blooms from June to mid-October
• Cup flowers in yellow
• Preferred locations in full sun, warm, tolerates light shade

Japanese maple (Acer japonicum)

• Plants up to 500 cm high for the south-facing balcony
• upright tree, spreading, forms several trunks
• long maple leaves, up to 14 cm, intense red color in autumn
• Grape blossoms from April to mid-May, inconspicuous
• Sunny location, depending on the south-facing position
• hardy

Cape basket(Osteospermum)

• 20 to 40 cm high
• upright perennial, well branched
• lanceolate leaves, green
• Flowering period from mid-May to the end of September
• Single flowers in white, pink, orange or purple
• multicolored varieties also available
• preferred sunny location, warm
• not hardy, winter quarters required

Oleander (Nerium oleander)

• Growth height up to 300 cm
• is one of the most popular tub plants for the south-facing balcony
• upright growth, richly branched, expansive
• evergreen, lanceolate leaves
• Flowering period from mid-June to mid-September
• weakly scented flowers, umbels in numerous colors
• Location full sun, sheltered from the wind
• not hardy, winter quarters required

Petunias (petunia)

• 30 to 50 cm high
• herbaceous growth, annual
• available in different versions, e.g. B. overhanging
• dark green leaves, hairy, slightly poisonous
• Flowering April to mid-October
• single, zymous flowers in numerous colors
• Sunny to partially shaded location, protected from the weather

Purslane florets (Portulaca grandiflora)

• up to 15 cm high
• herbaceous growth, forms carpets, overhanging
• lanceolate to needle-shaped leaves, intensely green
• blooms from June to the end of August, 5 cm large flowers
• available in numerous colors (depending on type)
• Preferred location in full sun, protected from rain
• not hardy, winter quarters required

from S to U

Black-eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata)

• up to 150 cm high
• Climbing aid determines height, hanging without climbing aid
• annual
• deep green leaves, ovate
• Flowering time from June to the beginning of October
• single funnel-shaped flowers in white, yellow, orange or multicolored
• location in full sun, warm, sheltered from the wind

Shrub Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens)

• 30 to 100 cm high
• spherical subshrub, well branched
• pinnate leaves, evergreen
• Flowering time from mid-May to October (mostly after Eisheiligen)
• solitary ray-florets
• white, yellow or pink with a yellow center
• full sun, warm, tolerates drought
• sensitive to frost, winter quarters necessary

Daisies (Bellis perennis)

• up to 20 cm high
• upright growth, annual or biennial
• elongated leaves, rounded, deep green
• flowers from mid-March to early June
• solitary basket blossoms in white, pink or red
• Sunny to partially shaded location
• Sun has a positive effect on flower formation
• not hardy, winter protection necessary

Carpet yarrow 'Aurea' (Achillea tomentosa 'Aurea')

• up to 20 cm high
• forms dense carpets, creeping growth
• gray-green foliage, evergreen
• flowers in golden yellow umbels
• Flowering period from June to the end of July
• full sun, warm
• hardy

from V to Z

Vanilla flower (Heliotropium arborescens)

• Height from 20 to 70 cm
• upright growth, densely branched
• pointed leaves, deep green
• blue-violet umbels from mid-May to September
• Flowers have a strong scent of vanilla
• sunny location, warm, sheltered from the wind
• not hardy, winter quarters necessary

Verbenas

• Pot hybrids up to 30 cm high
• upright to creeping growth (depending on species), robust
• long, green leaves
• dressed in numerous umbellate flowers from May to October
• available in numerous colors (depending on type)
• Full sun location recommended, warm
• not hardy

Magic bells (Calibrachoa hybrida)

• popular alternative to petunias
• 30 to 60 cm high
• upright growth, spreading, often overhanging, annual
• leaves elliptically shaped, deep green
• flowers from mid-May to early October
• small funnel-shaped flowers in numerous colors
• sunny location, good air circulation

Herbs for the south-facing balcony from A to N

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

• 20 to 60 cm high
• upright growth, strong
• oval leaves, green, aromatic
• Flowering period from mid-June to September
• Harvest time ideally before flowering
• sunny location ideal

Curry herb (Helichrysum italicum)

• 20 to 60 cm high
• bushy growth, well branched, evergreen
• silver-gray to silver-green leaves, can be used as a culinary herb
• blooms from June to mid-September
• forms yellow daisy flowers
• Harvest possible all year round
• Location full sun, warm
• not completely hardy

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

• Growth height of 20 to 40 cm
• bushy growth, heavily branched, woody
• gray-green leaves, tomentose
• flowers in purple spikes
• Flowering period from July to mid-September
• Harvest time over flowering time
• Location full sun, warm
• needs winter protection in the bucket

Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

• 20 to 50 cm high
• bushy growth, loose
• Stem square, hairy
• gray-green leaves, fragrant
• Leaves can be used as culinary herbs
• flowers white or pink from mid-June to September
• full sun, warm
• frost hardy (down to -7 ° C)

Melissa (Melissa officinalis)

• Height from 30 to 80 cm
• bushy growth
• deep green leaves, fragrant
• Can be used as a culinary herb and for tea
• white flower spikes from June to mid-August
• Harvest time from May
• sunny location
• hardy

Mints (mentha)

• numerous types available
• 20 to 100 cm high
• upright growth, prostrate or bushy, strong
• intensely fragrant leaves, green
• Flowering time and appearance depends on the species
• The leaves are harvested from spring to autumn
• prefers sunny to partially shaded locations
• hardy

from O to Z

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

• 25 to 50 cm high
• Cushion shrub, dense growth
• Evergreen, intensely fragrant leaves and shoots
• Blooms from July to early September
• pink to purple umbellate flowers
• Sunny, warm location

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

• 50 to 100 cm high
• loose growth, bushy, upright
• silver-green leaves, strongly fragrant, resemble needles
• Can be used as a culinary herb
• Flowering period from mid-April to June
• purple panicle flowers, small
• full sun to sunny location, warm
• needs winter protection on the balcony

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

• 30 to 70 cm high
• upright growth, well-branched, bushy
• gray-green foliage with fluff, fragrant
• blue or purple ears
• Flowering June to mid-August
• May to August ideal harvest time
• Location full sun, warm
• hardy, bucket needs winter protection

Chives (Allium schoenophrasum)

• up to 25 cm high
• forms long stalks, upright, slightly overhanging
• deep green stalks, aromatic
• blooming from June to August
• red-violet umbellate flowers, small
• Harvest time from March to mid-October
• Location sunny to partially shaded, warm
• hardy

Thyme (thymus vulgaris)

• 10 to 40 cm high
• loose growth, prostrate or upright, evergreen
• small leaves, gray-green, aromatic
• flowering from mid-May to October
• pink or purple umbellate flowers
• sunny location, warm
• hardy, container plants need winter protection

Vegetables from A to L

Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

• Height from 80 to 100 cm
• blooms from July to October
• large, purple flowers
• forms edible fruits
• Harvest time from the end of July (depending on the variety)
• Full sun location necessary, sheltered from the wind
• min. 50 cm planting distance

French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

• 30 to 70 cm high
• Upright growth, does not need any support or support
• blooms from June to mid-September
• small butterfly flowers in white, yellow or purple
• Harvest time of the beans from mid-June (depending on the sowing date)
• prefers sunny to partially shaded locations
• ideal for tall planters

Chilli and paprika (Capsicum annuum)

• Available in numerous varieties with different degrees of spiciness
• up to 80 cm high
• bushy growth, upright
• blooms from June to the end of September
• Star flowers, small, white
• July to October is harvested (depending on the variety)
• ideal for small pots

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

• The height of growth is determined by pruning the tendrils
• mostly between 80 and 100 cm
• prostrate growth
• Flowering time depends on night temperatures from 15 ° C
• sun-yellow calyx flowers mostly from June
• Fruit available from July to October
• sunny, dry locations are preferred

Carrots (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

• Growth height up to 150 cm
• forms long taproots
• Taproot becomes the carrots
• deep planters necessary
• forms leaf rosettes
• Leaves long and pinnate
• white umbels from June (depending on variety)
• Harvest 7 to 12 weeks after sowing
• sunny to partially shaded locations are recommended

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)

• Planting distance of 35 cm
• up to 100 cm high
• upright growth, loose
• Flowering time from May to the end of August
• Inflorescence with multiple flowers, white, pink or purple
• Berries poisonous and inedible
• Harvest time from the end of May (early potatoes) or the end of August (late potatoes)
• Sunny and warm location

from M to Z

Melons (Cucumis melo)

• Growth length of the tendrils up to 500 cm
• Climbing aid recommended
• Flowering begins in June at the earliest
• golden yellow single flowers, large
• Melons can be harvested from September (depending on sowing)
• The location should be sunny and sheltered from the wind
• Planter with at least 25 l capacity

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)

• 20 to 200 cm height (depending on the variety)
• large varieties need support
• annual, bushy to slender habit
• dark green leaves, hairy, pleasantly fragrant
• Flowering time from May to mid-June
• bright yellow calyx-flowers
• Harvest time from the end of July (depending on the variety)
• Sunny, airy, sheltered location

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo convar. giromontiina)

• up to 100 cm high
• one plant per m²
• bushy growth, annual
• Stem hairy
• Leaves heart-shaped, green
• Flowering period from early June to mid-October
• forms sun-yellow flowers
• Harvest time from mid-June (depending on variety)
• Sunny to partially shaded places preferred, warm

Note: If you want to grow vegetables on your balcony, you usually need a little more space. Most of the species can only be effectively grown in a raised bed or large pots.

Fruit trees for the south balcony

Olive tree (Olea europaea)

• up to 600 cm high, usually smaller in the bucket
• upright growth, self-fertile, evergreen
• 2 plants increase crop yield
• Flowering period from mid-May to late June (north of the Alps)
• white-yellow flowers, inconspicuous
• gray-green foliage, leathery surface
• Harvest time from mid-November to mid-January
• location in full sun
• conditionally hardy (-12 ° C), winter protection recommended for container plants

Column apple 'Redcats' (Malus domestica 'Redcats')

• Apple plants up to 300 cm high for the south-facing balcony
• slender growth, columnar, robust
• blooms from mid-April to late May
• classic apple blossom, light pink
• Harvest time from September
• sweet apples with a sour note
• sunny to partially shaded location
• hardy

Pillar pear 'Condo' (Pyrus communis 'Condo')

• up to 300 cm high
• slender growth, columnar, weakly branched
• Flowering April to the end of May
• classic pear blossom, white
• forms large fruits
• Harvest time from September to mid-October
• very juicy, sweet
• sunny to partially shaded location
• hardy

Column plum 'Marika' (Prunus domestica 'Marika')

• up to 200 cm high
• slender stature, upright
• Flowering time from April to the end of May
• classic plum blossoms, snow-white
• September to mid-October is harvest time
• Fruits balanced in taste, fruity, juicy
• sunny location
• hardy

Dwarf cherry 'Kordia' (Prunus avium 'Kordia')

• 120 to 300 cm high
• slender crown, erect
• Flowering period from April to mid-May
• classic cherry blossoms, white
• Harvest from 6. Cherry week (16. – 31. July)
• profitable
• aromatic sweet, fine acidity
• sunny location
• hardy

Lemon tree (Citrus limon)

• up to 600 cm high, usually smaller in pots
• upright growth, bushy crown
• Flowering period from mid-May to August
• white single flowers, intensely fragrant
• Harvest time mostly in early winter
• Fruits must stop growing and be yellow
• sunny location, protected
• not hardy, winter quarters required

Tip: If you prefer other fruits, keep an eye out for other dwarf or columnar varieties. They are ideal for the south-facing balcony.

South balcony succulents

Bow hemp (Sansevieria trifasciata)

• 30 to 150 cm high
• upright leaves
• green with white stripes or borders
• Flowers rarely in Central Europe
• Flowering time from May to mid-June
• white-green panicle flower, strongly fragrant
• Position sunny to partially shaded, protect from direct midday sun
• not hardy

Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus indica)

• up to 500 cm high
• The height of growth is limited by the size of the tub
• shrubby or tree-like growth
• forms numerous, oval shoot sections
• deep green, with inconspicuous thorns, sometimes missing
• Flowering period from mid-May to the end of August
• bright yellow single flowers, large
• with good care, prickly pears from September
• Sunny, airy, warm location
• not completely hardy

Sedum

• up to 60 cm high
• dense growth, creeping, bushy (depending on species)
• Leaves thick, evergreen
• Flowering period extends from June to mid-October
• three- to nine-fold flowers in white, yellow, pink or purple-red
• sunny location, tolerates drought

Money tree (Crassula ovata)

• 50 to 100 cm high
• reaches branched, loose, crooked
• thick, fleshy leaves
• The shape is reminiscent of green coins
• Sunny to partially shaded location, airy
• plenty of sun enables flowering throughout the year

Hauswurzen (Sempervivum)

• 3 to 60 cm high (depending on type)
• evergreen, perennial
• grows as a rosette cushion
• Flowering between late May and early September is possible with luck
• flowers white, pink or yellow
• sunny, warm, prefers drought

Perennial ice plant (Delosperma cooperi)

• 10 to 20 cm high
• creeping growth, forms cushions
• evergreen leaves, succulent, retain moisture
• Flowering period from June to the end of August
• purple ray flowers, white center
• prefers sunny locations, tolerates drought
• frost hardy to -1 ° C, winter protection necessary

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