As spring comes to an end, late winter balcony plants have fulfilled their task. Now flowers, perennials and ornamental trees are taking over the floral scepter, making up for their sensitivity to cold with a lavish sea of flowers. These ideas may inspire you for imaginative balcony planting from June.
Summer overture in the flower box – blooms from June
At the end of May, the spring bloomers on the balcony are only a shadow of their former self. By replacing the plants in the flower box after the Ice Saints, you can create a seamless transition into the summer blooms. The following flowers and perennials boast colorful blooms from June onwards:
- Large-flowered girl's eye 'Sun Child' (Coreopsis grandiflora) with bright yellow flowers from June to August
- Geraniums (pelargoniums), standing and hanging in beautiful colors from June until the first frost
- Petunias, magic bells (Petunia) with dense flower clusters or hanging flower cascades from June
The striking Hussar button (Sanvitalia procumbens) has taken the hearts of balcony gardeners by storm as a tireless, continuous bloomer. Its bright yellow flowers are reminiscent of sunflowers, so the annual beauty is also called dwarf sunflower. With a growth height of a delicate 20 cm, the plant forms decorative hemispheres in the flower box or hanging basket until autumn.
Bucket beauties for the early summer balcony – starting in June
June opens the gate wide for the appearance of the most beautiful flowering trees for the balcony. In the sunny location, bed and shrub roses in large pots delight. Stunning panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) shine with their huge flower candles in partially shaded locations. The white double flowers of the star bush (Deutzia scabra) attract butterflies in droves.
A balcony on the north side of the house doesn't go away empty-handed in June. Shade-tolerant ball hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) feel right at home in this location. The innovative variety 'Schloss Wackerbarth' from the Royality line sets spectacular accents with three-colored flower balls made of green-yellow and red-pink individual flowers with a blue eye.
Tip
June is a good opportunity to replace balcony plants that have not grown. Pull the unwilling plants out of the substrate and fill the gaps with new specimens. Summer temperatures, regular fertilization and watering ensure that the newcomers quickly catch up with the growth advantage of their plant neighbors.
