Is your balcony mainly exposed to the sun or shade? We had already talked about the plants to grow on the balcony in the shade, now let's move on to the tips for the lucky ones who have a nice sunny balcony.
Is your balcony mainly exposed to the sun? We had already told you about the plants to grow on the balcony in the shade, now let's move on to the tips for the lucky ones who have a nice one sunny balcony.
Most of the vegetables to grow in the summer and of the summer and spring flowers in fact, they prefer sun exposure which allows for better maturation and flowering. In any case, don't forget that on the same balcony there can be both sunny and shaded areas, so adjust accordingly to arrange your pots in the best possible way.
Here are the flowers and the plants to grow on the sunny balcony. Some examples for you.
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Flowers for the sunny balcony
Geraniums
I geraniums they are among the most cultivated flowers on balconies both in the countryside and in the mountains and in the city. They enrich them with colors and also in summer they help us to keep mosquitoes away in a natural way. Geraniums love sun exposure and are not afraid of heat.
Lavender
On your sunny balcony you can easily grow a potted lavender plant. In fact, lavender loves sunny exposure and you will notice that the flowers themselves tend to move towards the sun as they grow.
Read also: LAVENDER: HOW TO GROW IT IN A POT AND IN THE GARDEN
Rose
Imagine a fantastic rose garden and imagine reproducing it in miniature on your balcony with beautiful roses of different colors to grow in pots. Rose plants are suitable for your sunny balcony.
Read also: ROSES: HOW TO GROW, PRUN AND REPRODUCE THEM FOR TALEA
Buganvillee
Bougainvilleas are tropical plants that are always looking for sun and heat. For your balcony you will need to look for varieties of bougainvillea with small leaves suitable for growing in pots.
Read also: BUGANVILLEE: HOW TO GROW THEM, WHEN TO PLANT AND PRIME THEM
5) Tulips
Who among you loves tulips? You can grow them in pots on your own sunny balcony. It is precisely the exposure to the sun that tulips seek to grow at their best and to bloom giving you their wonderful colors.
Read also: HOW TO GROW TULIPS
Vegetable garden on the sunny balcony
Basil
Basil is a typically summer plant. Choose your balcony more exposed to the sun to grow it. You can find basil seedlings to transplant into pots very easily in any nursery or you can grow basil by cuttings.
Read also: GARDEN ON THE BALCONY: HOW TO GROW BASIL
Strawberries
Strawberry seedlings are easy to care for and you can grow them in pots on your sunny balcony. The best time to plant strawberries is spring, so you can enjoy their seasonal fruit during the summer.
Read also: HOW TO GROW STRAWBERRIES: THE MINI GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS
Cherry tomatoes
Do you love tomatoes? If you have a sunny balcony but not much space available, we recommend that you choose cherry tomato plants to grow in pots. You can collect them during the summer and add them directly to your salads.
Read also: HOW TO GROW TOMATOES: THE MINI GUIDE
Zucchini
Zucchini needs sun and space. We advise you to choose large pots and round zucchini varieties to grow on the balcony for best results. You can grow zucchini in pots directly from the seed and choose organic seeds.
Read also: HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI IN POTS STARTING FROM THE SEED
Peperoncini
You can easily grow peppers in pots on your sunny balcony. You will find chillies of different sizes and colors but above all with a different degree of spiciness. You can choose decorative peppers in bright colors or hot peppers to use fresh in the kitchen or to dry.
Read also: GARDEN ON THE BALCONY: HOW TO GROW PEPPERS
What plants are you growing on the sunny balcony this year?
Marta Albè
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