A breakfast on the balcony is the best way to start the day when magnificent plants provide the framework. The special lighting conditions on the east-facing balcony require a good eye when choosing flowers, perennials and shrubs. This guide introduces you to beautiful balcony plants that are made for a tête-à-tête with the morning sun.

Black-eyed Susanne shines particularly beautifully in the morning sun

Flowering climbing plants protect privacy

A hearty breakfast in a comfortable bathrobe is only fun when the balcony is protected from prying eyes. We therefore recommend flowering climbing plants for the design on the east-facing balcony. The following beauties thrive in flower boxes (€16.99) or tubs with an integrated trellis:

Blooming privacy screen in the morning sun botanical name growth height/climbing height blossom heyday special feature
Black-eyed Susanne 'Red Orange' Thunbergia alata 150 to 200 cm orange with black eye May until the first frost fast growing and annual
Sweet Pea 'White Pearl' Lathyrus latifolius 150 to 200 cm white sea of flowers June to September fast-growing, conditionally hardy
climbing roses pink 180 to 280 cm diverse varieties June to September blooms more often, easy to care for
Clematis, Clematis 'Niobe' clematis 150 to 180 cm dark red velvet flowers May to September extra large flowering hybrid
Mandevilla 'Crimson King' Dipladenia 150 to 250 cm bright red funnel flowers May until the first frost not hardy, overwintering behind glass possible

If you want year-round privacy on the east-facing balcony, focus on evergreen climbing plants for partially shaded locations. Prime examples of this feature are gold ivy 'Goldheart' (Hedera helix) and majestic honeysuckle (Lonicera similis var. delavayi).

Sea of flowers under the morning sun - tips for the flower box

In order to set the scene for flower boxes (€16.99) on the east-facing balcony, please keep an eye out for types and varieties for the partially shaded location. For typical sunbathers, like petunias and geraniums, the morning sun is not enough as a light source. Flowers that are less sun-hungry, such as the hanging cushion bellflowers (Campanula poscharskyana) or sweet violets (Viola odorata), transform the east-facing balcony into a lavish sea of flowers.

tips

Choose brightly colored boxes and pots when planting your balcony plants. With yellow, red and brightly striped planters, the sunny atmosphere on the east-facing balcony is maintained even in the afternoon, long after the sun has moved on.

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Indoor plants