Woods
Trees are usually very easy to care for and can often be cut as desired. They are also robust and can withstand both sun and rain and are often even hardy. Here is a selection of the most beautiful trees for the roof terrace:
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| Surname | Botanical name | Location | Evergreen | Hardy | additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yew | Taxus baccata | Sunny to shady | Yes | Yes | Poisonous! |
| Barberry | Berberis vulgaris | Sunny to partial shade | no | Yes | Poisonous! |
| Thuja | Thuja | Sunny to partial shade | Yes | Yes | |
| European beech | Fagus sylvatica | Partial shade | no | Yes |
Blooming perennials and flowers
Nobody wants to do without flowers. Perennials and flowers take a little more work, but it's worth it! From spring to autumn, your roof terrace will shine in bright colors if you plan it correctly. Find out below which flowering plants thrive on the roof terrace, what demands they have on their location and when they bloom. Combine cleverly or swap the plants depending on the season so that you can enjoy flowers all year round.
All balcony and garden plants that can withstand the sun are suitable for the roof terrace.
Grasses
Grasses are not only very decorative and often easy to care for, they can also act as beautiful, natural privacy screens. Remember, if a grass is to grow tall, it needs enough space for its roots. Choose larger pots than for taller grasses. In the following we will tell you which grass grows how high.
| Surname | Botanical name | Height | Location | Hardy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchsia sedge | Carex buchananii | Up to 50cm | Sunny | Yes |
| Riding grass | Calamagrostis acutiflora | 1.50m | Sunny | Yes |
| Hedge bamboo | Fargesia robusta | Several meters | Sunny | Yes |
Roof terrace planting with climbing plants
Climbing plants decorate bare walls and, with the help of climbing aids, become a beautiful green privacy screen. But be careful! Some climbing plants cling to the wall so tightly that they can damage it. Such climbing plants should only be planted on climbing aids. Find out which ones are below.
| Surname | Botanical name | Causes wall damage | Evergreen | Hardy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ivy | Hedera helix | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wild Wine | Vitis vinifera subsp. sylvestris | Yes | no | Most of the time yes |
| Evergreen honeysuckle | Lonicera henryi | no | Yes | Yes |
| Climbing hydrangea | Hydrangea petiolaris | Yes | Most varieties don't | Yes |
| Black-eyed Susan | Thunbergia alata | no | no | No, annual |
Herbs and vegetables for the roof garden
The cultivation of edible plants on the roof terrace is also conceivable. Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary or lavender in particular thrive in the sun without any problems. When growing vegetables, you should provide sun protection and choose sufficiently large planters. A Raised bed would be conceivable.