In March, the first rays of sunshine awaken balcony gardeners' joy in the fresh spring flowers. It is still far too early for summer plants. However, you don't have to miss out on a bright play of colors. Be inspired by these planting ideas that will create floral moments of happiness on your balcony in March.
Which balcony plants are ideal in March?
The following balcony plants are suitable in March: rose primrose (Primula vanilla), cowslip (Primula vulgaris), Dalmatian bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana), daisies (Bellis perennis), daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarzissus), dwarf calamus (Acorus gramineus variegatus).), gold lacquer (Erysium) and ivy 'White wonder' (Hedera helix). Plant these in February to enjoy colorful blooms in March.
Spring greetings in flower language – planting plan for the balcony box
So that your balcony announces the approaching spring with colorful flowers in March, planting time is already in February. By planting the following plants in mid/late February, you can set the stage for a romantic flower festival on the balcony in March. The following planting plan is intended for an 80 cm flower box:
- 1 piece of white rose primrose (Primula vanilla)
- 1 piece of pink cowslip (Primula vulgaris)
- 1 piece of blue Dalmatian bellflower (Campanula portenschlagiana)
- 1 piece of white daisy (Bellis perennis)
- 1 piece of pre-driven yellow daffodil, daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
- 1 piece of dwarf calamus (Acorus gramineus variegatus)
- 1 piece of gold-yellow gold lacquer (Erysium)
- 1 piece of ivy 'White wonder' (Hedera helix)
Before you plant the plants, please spread a drainage layer made of pottery shards on the bottom of the box. Take this opportunity to check whether the holes in the floor for water drainage are open. Fill the balcony box halfway up with potting soil (€10.00 at Amazon). Before potting up the plants, soak the root balls in water until no more air bubbles appear.
Plant arrangement suggestion
You can achieve an imaginative appearance if you plant the blue bellflower and the white rose primrose at both ends. To the left of the bellflower, the gold lacquer shines. This is followed in the background by the dwarf calamus, in front of whose tuft of grass the pink cowslip takes center stage. The direct neighbor of ornamental grass and cowslip is the yellow daffodil, which acts as a leading plant. There are ivy and daisies at her feet.
Tip
March is the perfect time to prepare overwintered geraniums for the coming season. Cut back the leafless shoots so that 2 to 4 buds or leaf bases remain. You should then repot the summer flowers, water them and put them in a bright window seat until mid-May.