Arrange balcony plants hanging - These species transform the balcony into a blooming oasis

If you don't have your own garden, you can transform the balcony into your little flower paradise. Hanging balcony plants are perfect for this because they bloom all summer long and give even the smallest balcony a special charm. Hanging plants can hang from railings as well as from pots and flower boxes to reveal their full blooms. Under optimal growing conditions, they grow quickly and bloom profusely. If you would also like to arrange your balcony plants hanging, then you have come to the right place. In the article you will learn what are the best hanging species for the balcony and how to care for them.

Create a blooming oasis in hanging baskets

In order for your plants to thrive, they need appropriate and regular care. The right location also plays an important role, because the flowers can dry out quickly, especially if there is a lot of sunshine. And since you cannot change the location of your balcony, you should choose suitable plants for the respective location.

Suitable plants for every location

Sunny location

A south-facing balcony offers the ideal conditions for plants that need a lot of sun. However, hanging balcony plants for the sunny balcony need a lot of water - in midsummer, watering is recommended even twice a day. If you don't have enough time for this, you can use onesuitable irrigation systemponder. Suitable species for this location include geraniums, petunias and magic bells.

Partial shade

In partial shade, the plants do not need as much water as on the sunny balcony and also do well with less light. However, they cannot tolerate waterlogging, so only balcony boxes with a drain are suitable for this. A good example of hanging balcony plants for the half-shaded balcony are the busy lilies, which can be found in almost all colors.

Shady location

If you want to arrange pretty balcony plants hanging on a shady balcony, then you should primarily choose species that thrive even in little to no light. Suitable species for the shade that grow hanging are, for example, fuchsias and busy lizards.

Care tips for hanging plants

In addition to a suitable location, the selected hanging plants also need a suitable place on the balcony. So that they can develop their full splendor, you should choose the right containers for them. The flower pots and boxes should be hung high, for example on the railing. Hanging baskets work just as well. The pots with hanging balcony plants must under no circumstances be placed on the floor.

The ideal pH value of the soil for hanging balcony flowers is 6-7. The soil should still be crumbly and provide all the necessary nutrients. Regular fertilization is a must and irrigation should not be forgotten either. When purchasing, always pay attention to the specific requirements of the different types.

Which hanging plants are suitable for the balcony?

To help you find the right hanging plants for your balcony, we have compiled a detailed list of beautiful plant species. You can either plant these alone in the balcony box or combine them with each other to create charming arrangements. However, it must be noted that the plants that would grow together in a pot have similar needs.

Geranium (Pelargonium)

When you imagine hanging plants, geraniums or pelargoniums immediately come to mind. They are one of the most well-known balcony flowers, with their beautiful flowers hanging down from railings and hanging baskets.

– The ideal location for geraniums is a sunny balcony. The hanging balcony plants thrive best in the sun and therefore need a lot of water.

– Geraniums bloom from May to October if cared for properly. Dry leaves and flowers should be cut out regularly and the flowering hanging plants cannot tolerate waterlogging.

– Hanging geraniums should not be planted too close together. A distance of at least 15 cm between the individual plants is recommended. This way the flower gets sufficient nutrients from the soil.

– The right soil if you plant these balcony plants hanging is a humus-rich quality soil. With regular fertilization, the colors of the flowers become more intense.

– Geraniums can be planted in the flower box together with hanging carnations if you want to arrange flowering plants hanging.

– Pelargonium flower colors can vary depending on the variety, with the most popular being white, pink, red, purple and yellow. Geraniums with multicolored flowers are also available.

– Geraniums are perennial and can be easily overwintered.

Petunia (Petunia)

Petunias are hanging balcony plants that are easy to care for and fascinate with their lush blooms. They come in a wide variety of colors and color combinations and transform the sunny balcony into a real sea of ​​flowers. The balcony plants look particularly beautiful hanging, for examplein a hanging basketor over the edge of a balcony box on the railing.

– The right location for petunias is a balcony that is exposed to the sun all day long. Just like geraniums, these balcony flowers love the sun as long as they have enough water.

– The first flowers of petunias appear in May or June and, with proper care, bloom until October or even November.

– Lots of sun and warmth alone are not enough for petunias to bloom lushly. They cannot tolerate waterlogging and therefore need a permeable substrate. The water used for irrigation should be soft if possible. In order for long curtains of flowers to form, petunias require regular fertilization with liquid fertilizer - at least once or twice a week, which provides the necessary nutrients.

– The petunias should be protected from rain because heavy rains can damage the delicate flowers. A covered balcony is best suited, where the balcony plants are planted hanging in hanging baskets.

– Petunia flowers are trumpet-shaped and often come in white, red, pink, purple or blue. Flowers with different patterns are also characteristic.

– Hanging petunias combine wonderfully with other varieties in the balcony box, as well as with magic bells and spurge.

Fuchsien (Fuchsia)

Fuchsias are beautifully flowering plants that come in a wide variety of varieties. They are perfect if you want to arrange the balcony plants hanging. In contrast to geraniums and petunias, fuchsias do not need as much sun and thrive well in partial shade as well as on the shady balcony.

– The perfect location is semi-shady and shady places. Some varieties also tolerate sun well, as long as it is not the hot midday sun. Heat accumulation is also a problem, so the root balls should be well protected from it.

– The fuchsias need to be watered abundantly, especially in the summer months, and fertilized weekly to ensure long-lasting flowering, for example with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants.

– The flowering time can vary depending on the type of fuchsia – they usually bloom from June until the first frost, sometimes even until November or December.

– The plant can be sprayed with water from time to time to prevent pest infestations such as aphids and whiteflies.

– The fuchsia flowers look like hanging bells and there is a great variety in terms of shape and color. These balcony flowers often bloom in two colors, and the most popular colors are white, pink, red and purple. Unusual flower colors are also typical, such as blue.

– For the balcony box you should primarily choose low-growing species. The slightly larger fuchsias look better in pots.

– Fuchsias can be wonderfully combined with busy lilies in the balcony box and create a beautiful ensemble on the shady balcony.

Busy Lizzies (Impatiens walleriana)

The busy lilies are among the most popular hanging balcony plants for shade and partial shade. They are considered particularly easy to care for and fascinate with delicate pink, fiery red orwhite flowers. Thanks to the dark green leaves, the delicate flowers are particularly effective.

– The shady balcony is a suitable location for busy leaching. However, light shade is preferable, but not direct sunlight, especially at midday. The direct sun can cause burns on the plant's delicate leaves.

– The flowering period lasts from May to October. Since the plant is very sensitive to cold, it should only be planted in mid-May.

– The soil should be neither too moist nor too dry. Moderate but regular watering is therefore optimal. High-quality soil is a must if you want large flowers. It is also recommended to add liquid fertilizer to the water every two weeks.

– So that the balcony plant develops more flower buds, the shoots should be trimmed from time to time.

– Dry flowers should be removed to stimulate new flower formation.

– In the flower box, the lilies can be wonderfully combined with begonias and fuchsias, which also love shady locations.

Schwarzäugige Susanne (Thunbergia alata)

The black-eyed Susan is a herbaceous climbing plant whose heart-shaped leaves often serve as a privacy screen for balconies and terraces. It owes its name to the striking flowers, which are black in the middle and are reminiscent of a dark eye. However, not all varieties have the typical black eye, which can sometimes be a bit confusing.

– The suitable location for this balcony plant is sunny, but there are also some species that thrive in partial shade. The balcony should also be protected from wind to provide the optimal growing conditions.

– The black-eyed Susan blooms from May to October, with the most common flowers being lemon yellow to orange.

– In Germany the plant is only cultivated as an annual, not winter-hardy balcony flower. However, there are varieties that overwinter as houseplants.

– A loose, humus-rich soil is ideal for the black-eyed Susanne. Water and fertilizer requirements are high, but the plant cannot tolerate waterlogging. To promote flower formation, wilted flowers should be removed regularly.

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Glockenrebe (climbing guinea pig)

Bell vines or bell vines are annual climbing plants that impress with an abundance of white or purple flowers. They are often used for planting on walls and fences because they provide good privacy protection. The bell vines can also develop their beautiful flowers as hanging balcony flowers on the balcony.

– A sunny, warm balcony is the best location for the bell vine. It thrives just as well in partial shade, although the abundance of flowers there is not as magnificent.

– The right soil is nutrient-rich, humus-rich and moist. A loamy-sandy soil is optimal. You should water abundantly and regularly.

– Bell glories bloom from June/July until the first frost. The flowers look like small bells, hence the name. The most well-known colors in which they appear are creamy white, violet and delicate yellow. Wilted flowers should be cleaned out regularly.

Hängenelken (Dianthus caryophyllus)

If your balcony plants are hanging and easy to care for, then hanging carnations are a suitable choice. Carnations are less known as plants for the balcony, but are ideal for this.

– The hanging carnations need a lot of sun, so the sunny balcony is the perfect location for them.

– The soil should be permeable and neutral to slightly alkaline. Drainage plays an important role as the carnations love dryness and do not like soil that is too wet.

– Hanging carnations also impress with a pleasant scent that transforms the balcony into a real oasis of well-being.

Magic bells (Calibrachoa)

The delicate magic bells provide a wonderful splash of color on the balcony. Still known as mini petunias, the hanging balcony plants are very easy to care for and are a popular choice for planting hanging baskets and balcony boxes.

– A sunny balcony is the right location for this hanging plant. To prevent the plant from drying out, you should water it daily.

– Flowering time is May to September. The flower colors of the magic bells offer a wide variety: the pretty flowers can be white, blue, violet, pink, yellow, orange, red or even multicolored.

– A gravelly to loamy soil is optimal. The soil should ideally be slightly acidic and enriched with a slow-release fertilizer.

– Unlike other hanging balcony plants, the petals are not damaged by rain, but simply close until the sun shines again.

Our tip: When buying, be sure to tell the seller at the garden center that you are planting on the balcony. Some of the plant species are also available standing, so you must also point out that you want to buy the balcony plants hanging.

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