Creative balcony gardeners run out of ideas when confronted with the dizzying range of magnificent balcony plant species. That doesn't have to be the case, because there are a few basic rules on the basis of which the tasteful planting of boxes and tubs is guaranteed to succeed. This guide has the best tips for an imaginative design to read.

Hanging balcony plants flood the balcony with flowers

Large vessels for a grand entrance on the balcony

Lush balcony plants need enough space to develop. So give preference to voluminous flower boxes (€16.99) and tubs. Box lengths of 80 to 120 centimeters are ideal, with a depth of at least 20 centimeters. There is space for 6 to 8 balcony plants in a 100 cm box. By combining standing and hanging types, you create an opulent look with a unique long-distance effect.

Suitable buckets have a volume of 10 liters and more. This size opens up a wide range of options for imaginative design. The prime example is the emerald green Japanese maple, which has a sea of petunia blossoms as underplanting at its feet.

Tone-in-tone instead of motley - tips for the color composition

The combination of standing and hanging balcony plants in the large flower box (€16.99) is only perfect when the colors tastefully harmonize. Therefore, include the following premises of color theory in the design for a perfect appearance:

  • Tone-on-tone design: combine neighboring flower colors on the color wheel, such as yellow and orange or violet and pink
  • Create contrasts with complementary colors such as blue and red or green and yellow
  • Integrate balcony plants with white flowers as the third component

If you prefer the balcony design with pastel colors, it can also be a triad of color tones. Classic examples of a stylish composition are pink hanging geraniums (Pelargonium), cream-colored rockroses (Helianthemum cultorum) and light blue dwarf irises 'Little Sapphire' (Iris barbata-nana), accompanied by white carpet gypsophila (Gypsophila repens).

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All efforts to stylishly design boxes and tubs are in vain if balcony plants suffer from poor care. Regular watering and fertilizing are the be-all and end-all in a professional care program. Clean faded blossoms every day and the next buds will unfold in all their glory.

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Indoor plants