Plants for South Facing Balcony Garden
13.06.2023 - 13:57
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When we’re talking about the south faced balcony, let’s assume there is nothing shady.
Also, keep in mind that south facing balcony is itself a trap — containers with plants become very hot, and the soil dries out quickly. Therefore, during hot weather, plants require more watering, sometimes even twice a day! Flowering plants needs more fertilizers t bloom heavily and should be fed in interval of every 10-14 days.
All the plants that don’t take lot of space and prefers sun can be grown there. Also, plants that usually grow in partial shade, can be grown in full sun, if you can provide shade to them in afternoon.
First about the flowers: dianthus, geraniums, petunias and their cousins with the overhanging shoots – Surfinias, calibrachoa and Million Bells. The multi-colored verbena, marigold, four o clock, chrysanthemum, and roses also have a good time there.
If your balcony remains hotter then do not forget about constantly blooming bougainvilleas and portulaca – one of the plants most resistant to lack of water, as well as rarely planted Lantana. If you have space then Hibiscus, Hollyhock, and oleander.
If your balcony is warm enough you can grow fragrant plants here, jasmine, frangipani, jasminum, sambac, tuberose, gardenia and angel’s trumpet. Some less grown flowers like Egyptian star cluster, sun dance and varieties of daisy can also be tried.
Also Read: Best Flowers for Balcony Garden
In herbs, almost every variety of basil and parsley will do well. You can also grow dill, rosemary, and lavender in the pot.
List is long, you can plant oregano, thyme, borage, scented geranium and chives. Growing curry tree is also possible, it grows well in pot.
Also Read:Balcony Herb Garden
Growing Vegetables on sunny balcony is easy. All