Life on the south-facing balcony poses special challenges for plants in the flower box. Cooling shade is scarce here, so this location is reserved for floral sun worshipers and drought specialists. We present the best perennials, herbs and ornamental grasses for balcony planting here.

Sage thrives best on the south side

A splendor of flowers for sunny flower boxes - a hand-picked selection

The following perennials repeat their blossom festival on the south balcony every year:

  • Blue Pillow (Aubrieta Hybride 'Hamburger Stadtpark'): spring bloomers from April to May; 10-15cm
  • Spanish daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus 'Blossom Sea'): flowering period from June to October; 20 cm
  • Balkan cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum): flowering period from May to July; 25-30cm
  • Hanging cushion bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana): flowering period June and July as well as in autumn; 15 cm

When planting, please think of a water-bearing drainage on the ground. To prevent waterlogging in the planted flower box (€16.99), use broken pottery or pebbles as an effective preventive measure.

These herbs love life on the sunny side

Clever hobby gardeners plant herbs in the balcony box on the south side. The focus is on Mediterranean species such as sage (Salvia officinalis), oregano (Origanum) and thyme (Thymus). These herbs tolerate drought without any problems and only develop their full aroma in the sun. In addition, the aroma artists inspire with enchanting flowers in summertime.

Filigree magic creatures for the flower box - ornamental grasses for the south-facing balcony

Only a few ornamental grasses are suitable for the tight space capacities in full sun balcony boxes. The following species and varieties are up to the challenge:

  • Mosquito grass (Bouteloua gracilis) with brown spikes of flowers from July to October; 20-30cm
  • Heart trembling grass (Briza media) delights with heart-shaped spikelets from May to July; 20-30cm
  • Crested sedge (Carex comans 'Frosted Curls') scores with silvery-green, twisted culms; 20-25cm

Ornamental grasses are the ideal companion plants for taller perennials in the flower box. With their dense tuft of leaves, they create an abundance of green and support their plant neighbors in stronger winds. In the fall, plant the bulbs of spring flowering bulbs in the potting soil. Snowdrops (Galanthus), crocuses (Crocus) and Snow Glory (Chionodoxa) are colorfully bridging the waiting time for the perennial blossom festival.

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In order to artistically design a flower box, the aesthetics of variety plays a central role. This premise is perfectly met with a composition of plants of different heights, colors and foliage textures. If low cushion flowers gather around tautly upright leading plants, this alternation creates an exciting appearance.

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