Many types of perennials not only add value to the garden, but also to the balcony and terrace. In this article you will find out which varieties are suitable and which plants do not tolerate cultivation in the bucket.

The gray cranesbill is anything but gray

General recommendations for perennial beds on the balcony

Depending on how small or large the balcony or terrace that is to be refreshed with plants is, the size and number of perennials must be adjusted accordingly.

Recommendation: On a small balcony, you can already achieve a beautiful sight with two or three pots with pretty perennials standing next to each other or alternatively arranged in tiers. It's best to use pots that either look the same or are at least made of the same material.

In addition, when choosing perennials for the balcony, you must take into account the climate on the balcony. Example: Ideally, decorate a very warm balcony (particularly intense sunlight) with robust, sun-loving plants (e.g. sedum, holy herb, gypsophila or lavender).

These perennials look great on the balcony

Here is a small overview of perennials that thrive in pots and don't get too big, making them perfect for the balcony and/or terrace:

For sunny balconies

  • Phlox as a dwarf variety
  • cushion phlox
  • Lavender (exudes Mediterranean flair)
  • Carpet Yarrow
  • Gray cranesbill (extremely floriferous, stays green even in winter)
  • Different types of carnations (e.g. feather carnation, peony carnation, beach grass carnation)
  • blue pillow
  • Girl's eye (reminiscent of sunflowers, very easy to care for)

For sunny to partially shaded balconies

  • Bellflowers (e.g. dwarf bellflower, Carpathian bellflower, hanging cushion bellflower)
  • Blue gentian
  • cushion aster

For shady balconies

  • elf flower
  • Hostas (white-edged hosta, narrow-leaved hosta)

These perennials don't want to be on the balcony

Not all perennials are suitable for pot culture. Plants that have high demands on water, fertilization and care should only be used for perennial beds in the garden. Delphiniums and peonies are examples of such perennials. Their roots go deep into the ground, so a bucket is simply too small. In addition, delphiniums in particular are prone to be attacked by powdery mildew in such cramped conditions. Perennials that are particularly sensitive to waterlogging should also not be kept in pots.

Another tip: Bulbs such as daffodils and tulips are also not useful for balconies and terraces. These plants do not survive the cold winter in containers.

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