The easy-care cranesbill with its interesting flowers is becoming increasingly popular. Many cranesbill species are also suitable as a sea of flowers for an insect-friendly balcony. You can enjoy the hardy cranesbill every year.
Is cranesbill suitable for the balcony?
Storksbill is ideal for the balcony as it thrives in partially shaded to full sun locations and can grow in balcony boxes or pots. Choose the right cranesbill species for your balcony location and enjoy the long flowering period from May to September.
Is cranesbill suitable for the balcony?
Storksbill, Latin geranium, is very goodsuitable for the balcony The plants usually thrive in partially shaded to full sun locations and therefore on most balconies. Cranesbill plants are generally shallow-rooted. That's why balcony boxes and pots with a capacity of 3 liters or more offer enough space. The plants are hardy. The long flowering period of the plants from May to September makes the plants real flowering wonders on your balcony.
Which cranesbill species fit on the balcony?
The large selection of cranesbill species offersthe right plant for every location on the balcony. The following are suitable for partial shade on east or west balconies:
- native forest storkbill_bel
- small brown cranesbill
- frugal mountain forest cranesbill.
For the sunny south-facing balcony it is best to choose:
- evergreen, low gray cranesbill
- lesser Himalayan cranesbill
- native meadow storksbill.
The meadow and forest cranesbill species grow up to 70 cm high. As a solitary plant in a pot on the balcony, they enchant with their long flowering period.
How do I care for cranesbills on the balcony?
Cranesbills are undemanding plants that require little care. The plants are planted in the bucket or balcony box in spring or autumn. Care must be taken to ensure that the water drains well or that there is a drainage layer to prevent waterlogging. If the right location and the optimal composition of the substrate are chosen, regular watering is all that is necessary. Fertilization needs to be done once a year in spring. Pruning cranesbills after flowering encourages a second, full bloom.
Tip
Combine cranesbill correctly for a colorful balcony box
Storksbill can be easily combined with other plants to create a mixed flowering balcony box or insect garden. The undemanding and small-sized blood-red cranesbill is suitable for this. Together with native perennials such as soapwort, catnip and yarrow, you get a flower-rich planting.
