A comfortable seat, surrounded by lavish blooms - the summer retreat for the whole family is complete. Find out here which flowers you can use to turn your balcony into a fairy tale from May to October. This selection has the most beautiful balcony plants ready for you for sunny, semi-shady and shady locations.

Magic bells hang in bloom from the balcony

Summer balcony plants for the south side - ideas for the flower box

For a life on the sunny side of the house, plants with special qualities are required. Plenty of sun and scorching heat on the south-facing balcony are therefore the perfect stage for summer sun worshipers from the plant kingdom. Get to know the most beautiful types and varieties for spectacular flower boxes: (16.99 €)

  • Magic bells 'Million Bells' (Calibrachoa) enchant with a waterfall of flowers in summer
  • Dwarf snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus pumilum), colorful flowering period from June to October
  • Hussar button (Sanvitalia), boasts bright yellow flower heads until late autumn
  • Plumed Celosia (Celosia plumosa), fluffy flowers from June to the first frost

You should reserve a spot for Mediterranean herbs on the sunny balcony. Fire-red sage (Salvia splendens), thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and purple chives (Allium schoenoprasum) delight with beautiful flowers and a seductive fragrance.

Blossom beauties for the semi-shady location - tips for the east and west balcony

Floral summer beauties with a soft spot for partially shaded locations are in the majority. The sun shines in the morning or late afternoon and early evening on the east and west balconies. The interim breaks create balanced lighting conditions that promote growth and flowering. We have put together the most beautiful plants for the balcony box for you below:

  • Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana), the classic with lots of flowers and blooms in summer from May
  • Lobelia (Lobelia erinus), distinctive flowers from spring to autumn in wonderful colors
  • Hanging geraniums (Pelargonium), the indispensable balcony flowers for picturesque flower cascades in summer

Petunias (Petunia) should not be missing on the wind and rain-protected location on the balcony. You are spoiled for choice among standing and hanging varieties in multifaceted colors that leave nothing to be desired.

Shade bloomers for the summer balcony - inspiration for the north side

Robust shade bloomers spice up your summery living room on the north-facing balcony. The following species and cultivars prove that perpetual sunshine is not a prerequisite for a colorful festival of flowers:

  • Mountain cranesbill (Geranium nodosum 'Silverwood') brings opulent flowers from July to November
  • Fuchsia (Fuchsia), the charming shade specialist with unique bell or trumpet blooms through fall
  • Purple bells (Heuchera), the picturesque flowering and decorative foliage plants for the balcony with little light

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A balcony on the south side of the house offers the perfect framework for designing a snack garden. The sun-drenched location lets delicious vegetables thrive in flower boxes (€16.99) and tubs. Juicy-sweet strawberries, crunchy lettuce and hearty radishes come together here. Crunchy cherry tomatoes and juicy mini pumpkins with seductive colors boast in the tub with integrated trellis.

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Indoor plants