A cozy place to sit, surrounded by lavish flowers - the summer retreat for the whole family is ready. Find out here which flowers you can use to transform your balcony into a floral fairytale from May to October. This selection has the most beautiful balcony plants for sunny, semi-shady and shady locations.
Which balcony plants are suitable for summer?
Ideal for the summer balcony are flowering plants such as magic bells, dwarf snapdragons and hussar's buttons for sunny south sides, busy lilies, lobelias and hanging geraniums for partially shaded east or west sides and mountain forest cranesbills, fuchsias and purple bells for shady north sides.
Summer balcony plants for the south side – ideas for the flower box
For a life on the sunny side of the house, plants with special nurturing qualities are required. Plenty of sun and scorching heat on the south-facing balcony are the perfect stage for summer sun worshipers from the plant kingdom. Get to know the most beautiful species and varieties for spectacular flower boxes here:
- Magic bell 'Million Bells' (Calibrachoa) enchants with a waterfall of flowers in summer
- Dwarf snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus pumilum), colorful flowering period from June to October
- Hussar button (Sanvitalia), boasts bright yellow flower heads until late autumn
- Featherbush celosia, common celosia (Celosia plumosa), fluffy flowers from June until the first frost
You should reserve a spot on the sunny balcony for Mediterranean herbs. Fire-red sage (Salvia splendens), spicy thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and purple chives (Allium schoenoprasum) delight with their beautiful flowers and seductive scent.
Flower beauties for semi-shady locations – tips for the east and west balconies
Floral summer beauties with a penchant for semi-shady locations are in the majority. The sun shines on the east and west balconies in the morning or late afternoon and early evening. The intermittent breaks create balanced lighting conditions that promote growth and flowering. We have put together the most beautiful plants for the balcony box for you below:
- Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana), the flower-rich classic with summer flowering from May
- Lobelias (Lobelia erinus), distinctive flowers from spring to autumn in wonderful colors
- Hanging geraniums (Pelargonium), the indispensable balcony flowers for picturesque flower cascades in summer
Petunias (Petunia) are a must in the wind and rain-protected location on the balcony. You are spoiled for choice among standing and hanging varieties in multi-faceted colors that leave nothing to be desired.
Shadow bloomers for the summer balcony – inspiration for the north side
Robust shade bloomers decoratively spice up your summery living room on the north-facing balcony. The following species and varieties prove that constant sunshine is not a necessary requirement for a colorful flower festival:
- Mountain Forest Cranesbill (Geranium nodosum 'Silverwood') produces opulent flowers from July to November
- Fuchsia (Fuchsia), the charming shade specialist with unique bell or trumpet flowers until autumn
- Purple bells (Heuchera), the picturesque flowering and foliage plants for the balcony with little light
Tip
A balcony on the south side of the house offers the perfect framework for creating a snack garden. The sun-drenched location allows delicious vegetables to thrive in flower boxes and pots. Juicy, sweet strawberries, crisp lettuce and hearty radishes come together here. In the pot with integrated trellis, crunchy cherry tomatoes and juicy mini pumpkins boast seductive colors.
