What flowers to plant on the balcony for the sunny side?

Modern city apartments can be equipped with the latest technology, but they often lack naturalness and naturalness. To remedy this shortcoming, homeowners use living houseplant arrangements. The ideal place to place them is a balcony or loggia. So they will receive the required amount of sunlight, oxygen, and also will not take up space in the apartment.

Ampel plants are often chosen to decorate the balcony. They are able to instantly create an amazing and relaxing atmosphere. To achieve the maximum effect, it is necessary to choose the right varieties and make a flower arrangement out of them. Experts have compiled several optimal options.

• The apartment will be decorated with verbena or diastia. These views look great both in tandem and separately. These are lush plants that, during the flowering period, are covered with a large number of variegated buds.
• Bright fuchsia will give a special charm to the live composition. This color attracts attention with a presentable appearance. The main feature of the species is that the flower petals are painted in bright pink and purple colors.
• Another popular duet is Scovola and Torenia. It is often chosen by fans of delicate blue shades.
• Opt for snapdragon or yellow lip for a bright yellow hedge. These plants will make your balcony colorful and cheerful.
• Terry varieties of large-flowered petunias are very popular. These are versatile flowers that will look great in any arrangement.

When choosing plants, you need to take into account the conditions for their cultivation, especially if the live composition will be located on an unglazed balcony or loggia. For open spaces, it is better to choose hardy and unpretentious varieties that are not afraid of the vagaries of the weather and sudden changes in temperature. When choosing plants, it is recommended to adhere to the contrasting principle - the flowers should stand out against the background of the wall, and not merge with it. To create a spectacular live composition, you need to combine different colors and shades. This approach will help create an original and romantic interior. Bulky and climbing plants give the design a special charm. They are ideal for decorating open balconies, however, in glazed locations, they will also be appropriate.

If the balcony is on the darkened side, experts advise choosing ivy. This is a climbing plant that is not afraid of strong winds and lack of sunlight. However, it has no frost resistance. Another suitable climbing plant is the girl's grape. It grows beautifully on the balcony on the north side of the house. For warm southern regions, flower growers often choose climbing roses of various varieties and wisteria. These plants love sunlight. And also on the sunny side, decorative beans feel great. Its main difference from the usual type is in bright fruits that attract attention. Honeysuckle, Chinese lemongrass, morning glory are perfect.

Consider what other plants are suitable for a loggia or balcony on the south side. The list of suitable representatives of the flora is huge, but you need to stop attention only on the most unpretentious plants that do not require constant and painstaking care.Under natural conditions, Kalanchoe grows in the subtropics or tropics. Therefore, it feels great in the hot season and grows comfortably in the southern zone of Russia. The plant is not afraid of aggressive exposure to sunlight.

You can also choose the following options:

• cacti of various types and shapes;
• myrtle, which, during the flowering period, is covered with lush white buds;
• clivia, with bright orange flowers and long, dark green leaves;
• an equal-leaved bell will delight you with an abundance of lilac flowers and lush foliage;
• succulents are considered one of the most unpretentious plants, and Echeveria is one of them, they attract attention with their extraordinary appearance and compact size;
• if you want to decorate your balcony with extraordinary and colorful flowers, passionflower is ideal.

For the balcony on the east side, other indoor flowers are chosen. The main feature of such premises is that the sun appears here in the morning. The sun's rays are gentle and gently affect the flora. Natural sunlight is an important condition for the full development of plants.

Several varieties are very popular.

• Geranium, well known to most growers, will feel great in such conditions. Colorful lush inflorescences will delight everyone.
• Marigolds, also called black shaves, have a rich and captivating aroma.
• A plant with delicate petals in different colors is called balsam. Another option for novice florists.
• During the flowering period, tuberous begonia is covered with buds in different colors and shades: red, pink, white, orange. Some varieties combine several colors.
• A plant with a sweet and expressive aroma - petunia. The flowers are strong and bright, visibly standing out against the background of the foliage.

If the balcony is located high, it is recommended to choose compact plants to decorate it. Otherwise, strong winds can break long branches. A live composition of low-growing varieties will look no less attractive and expressive than a multi-stage flower garden.

Consider also the best options for northern balconies. The main disadvantage of the north side is the darkening and cold temperatures. Even a slight lack of sunlight can be detrimental to light-loving plants. And also do not try to grow a lush flower garden. Some plants, such as purslane, are pointless to plant on the north side. Better to opt for proven varieties.

The best options, as recommended by experts:

• oleander, with delicate pink buds, will not only give a lively composition of tenderness, but will also delight you with a pleasant and sweet aroma;
• begonia and fuchsia will look great, especially in pairs;
• if you want to decorate the balcony with a plant with lush and dense greenery, opt for cissus;
• Zebrina attracts attention with the original coloring of the leaves - white stripes flaunt on a dark green background;
• aspidistra is a plant with large bright green leaves.

Regardless of which plants you choose to create a living composition and how whimsical they are, it is imperative to organize comfortable conditions for them. Do not forget to moisten the soil in time, apply fertilizers, and also treat the plants with special preparations for prevention and treatment.