Balcony plants for the summer

Summery balcony plants for the south side - ideas for the flower box

For a life on the sunny side of the house, plants with special accepting qualities are required. Plenty of sun and scorching heat on the south-facing balcony are therefore the perfect stage for summer sun worshipers from the plant kingdom. Get to know the most beautiful species and varieties here for spectacular ones Flower boxes:(€ 149.00 at Amazon *)

• Magic bells 'Million Bells' (Calibrachoa) enchants with a waterfall of flowers in summer
• Dwarf snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus pumilum), colorful flowering time from June to October
• Hussar button (Sanvitalia), boasts bright yellow flower heads until late autumn
• Feathered Celosie, Brandschopf (Celosia plumosa), fluffy flowers from June to the first frost

On the sunny balcony you should reserve a place for Mediterranean

Herbs. Fire-red splendid sage (Salvia splendens), spicy thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and purple chives (Allium schoenoprasum) inspire with beautiful flowers and a seductive scent.

Beauties of flowers for the partially shaded location - tips for the east and west balcony

Floral summer beauties with a weakness for partially shaded locations are in the majority. It shines on the east and west balconies Morning sun or late afternoon and early evening. The intermittent breather creates well-balanced lighting conditions that encourage growth and flowering. We have put together the most beautiful plants for the balcony box for you below:

• Hard-working Lieschen (Impatiens walleriana), the flower-rich classic with summer flowering from May
• Lobelia (Lobelia erinus), beautiful flowers from spring to autumn in wonderful colors
• HangingGeraniums (Pelargonium), the indispensable balcony flowers for picturesque flower cascades in summer

In the wind and rain-protected location on the balcony Petunias (Petunia) not missing. You are spoiled for choice among standing and hanging varieties in multi-faceted colors that leave nothing to be desired.

Shade bloomers for the summer balcony - inspirations for the north side

Robust shade bloomers decoratively spice up your summery living room on the north balcony. The following species and varieties prove that constant sunshine is not an essential requirement for a colorful flower festival:

• Mountain forestCranesbill (Geranium nodosum 'Silverwood') brings opulent flowers from July to November
• fuchsia (Fuchsia), the charming shade specialist with unique bell or trumpet blossoms until autumn
• Purple bells (Heuchera), the picturesque flower and leaf ornamental plants for the low-light balcony