The black-eyed Susan is a perennially flowering climbing plant that you can grow not only in the garden, but also in a pot on the balcony. Prerequisites for abundant flowering are a good location and the right care.
How to grow the Black-Eyed Susan on the balcony?
In order to successfully grow the black-eyed Susan on the balcony, you need a sunny to slightly partially shaded location, a sufficiently large planter, a climbing aid and regular watering and fertilizing. Avoid waterlogging and drafts for optimal growth and flowering.
The right planter
The black-eyed Susan is not suitable for balcony boxes. The boxes are too small and not deep enough. Plant pots or large pots in which the plant can spread easily are better.
When fully grown, the climbing plant can reach a height of two meters. It needs a climbing aid so that the shoots can snake their way up. You can also grow the black-eyed Susan in a hanging basket. The shoots then hang down long. It is beneficial if you attach the traffic light to the balcony railing.
The black-eyed Susanne cannot tolerate waterlogging at all. The pot needs a large drainage hole that you cover with a piece of pottery. If the soil is too firm, mix in some sand to make it more permeable.
Finding a suitable location
The black-eyed Susanne needs at least three hours of sun per day so that it develops numerous beautiful flowers. A south-facing balcony is ideal.
However, the location must not be drafty. If there is too much wind, the black-eyed Susan remains small and puny. It will then also bloom less. The best conditions are:
- Sunny to slightly partially shaded
- Warm
- Protected from drafts
Caring for the black-eyed Susan on the balcony
In the pot, you need to water the black-eyed Susan more often when it is dry. When the top layer of soil is dry, the plant needs water again.
Make sure the water can drain away. If water collects in the saucer, pour it out as soon as possible.
On the balcony you should supply the black-eyed Susan with new nutrients every two weeks. Use a commercially available ornamental plant fertilizer (€10.00 on Amazon) or organic fertilizers such as horn shavings and mature compost.
Tips & Tricks
If the black-eyed Susan leaves its leaves drooping in the pot, it may be too humid or the temperatures are too low. Find another location and protect the pot from too much rainwater.
