Balconies may be small, but that shouldn't stop you from creating your own little paradise. Do you have an open-air balcony? Which balcony plants can tolerate a lot of rain? We'll show you that.
Fuchsia is a rainproof balcony plant
From spring to fall, fuchsias produce dozens of colorful, teardrop-shaped, single or double flowers on hanging stems in a shady environment where most plants struggle. Whether you plant a fuchsia in containers or directly in the garden, wait until temperatures are above 10 degrees Celsius all night before planting. Their growth is moderate and amounts to one to two meters per year. A good location for the bright fuchsia is a shady garden or terrace. It can fulfill various functions in the bed: as a tree in a pot next to the door, as a shrub that surrounds the bench, as a hanging garland on a hanging basket.
Adequate watering is important for the fuchsia, then the plant will be full of strength. Don't let the root-rich soil mixture dry out, but don't go to the other extreme of waterlogging either. On hot days, these flowers benefit from moist air. From March to October, water the fuchsia weekly with liquid balcony flower fertilizer, which you dilute in the irrigation water. In the ground it is sufficient to water once or twice a week. However, fuchsias in containers are much more demanding. In spring, when the weather is cool and the plants are not yet fully developed, they can be watered two to three times a week. As the weather warms up and the plants are large, you should water once or twice a day. Early morning is the best time for watering.
Which balcony plants can tolerate a lot of rain: hanging geraniums
Hanging geraniums are the most beautiful decoration during the flowering period. That's why it's important that they bloom really profusely and this can only be ensured by sufficiently frequent and regular fertilization. Choose a fertilizer specifically designed for these flowers - you're sure to find at least a few suggestions in gardening stores. It is worth sprinkling a small layer of drainage over the pot to drain excess water from the roots. This will make the plant grow much better. Two centimeter small pebbles or gravel are sufficient. It is not necessary to add sand or mineral fertilizers to the substrate. The hanging geraniums are grown in tall pots and boxes.
The plants are placed on the balcony on May 15th. Make sure they are warm enough. Place the hanging geraniumsin full sunwhen temperatures remain below 80°F (27°C), but plant in partial shade when temperatures are higher. Protection from the hot afternoon sun is an important part of care. Too much bright sun can result in small, cup-shaped leaves and small flowers. The best location for the flower is an eastern exposure and caring for hanging geraniums is easy if you maintain the correct watering method. Watering must be even. Moderate soil moisture, not too much and not too little, is necessary to avoid edema, which leads to ruptured plant cells. Keep the soil moist and, especially with flowers in hanging baskets, make sure air can circulate in all areas. Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer in pellet form.
Unfilled roses have no problem with rainwater
The trend towards a rural look in planting shows that naturalness is once again in demand. And a natural lookinclude roseswith simple or slightly double flowers. Not only do they provide something for the gardener's eyes and nose, but they also invite bees to collect nectar. The bright yellow stamens of many unfilled rose flowers contribute to a play of colors that is in no way inferior to the densely filled rose varieties.
The most original representatives are only slightly modified descendants of various wild roses, for example Rosa moyesii 'Geranium' or Rosa pendulina 'Bourgogne'. In contrast to many modern rose varieties, they only bloom once, but very intensively and often in May. In addition, the two varieties mentioned have very decorative fruit decorations in autumn, which more than compensate for the short flowering period.
With their cheerful nodding heads, bluebells (Campanula) are cheerful, perennial flowers native to many regions that experience cool nights and moderate temperatures, creating ideal conditions for growing bluebells. They bloom most heavily in June and July, but can bloom well into October in some areas. The flowers need good, moist but well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter in it. They tolerate full sun as long as the soil is not too dry; in warmer regionsThey prefer partial shade.
No specialist knowledge is requiredthe care of the plantnecessary. Water the soil when the top layer feels dry. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Fertilize the campanula flowers with an all-purpose fertilizer once in the spring and again in mid-summer. Water the soil immediately after fertilizing. Place a two- to three-inch-thick layer of organic mulch, such as straw or pine needles, on the soil surrounding the bluebell; do not press them directly against the stem of the plant. The flowers will grow without mulch, but it helps the soil retain water and keeps weeds away. Cut off spent flowers with pruning shears to encourage rebloom.
