For all those city dwellers, these hanging balcony flowers will add a fresh air of color while taking up absolutely zero floor space—a win for all!
Botanical Name: Portulaca oleracea
Also popular as the sun rose, purslane, and Mexican rose, it is a great pick for sunny balconies! It is drought tolerant too, so don’t worry if you forget to water it sometimes.
Botanical Name: Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Begonias have waxy fragrant flowers that bloom in various shades. They are ideal for areas where they can bask in the right mix of sun and shade.
Botanical Name: Petunia × atkinsiana
These summer flowers are known for their long-lasting blooms, robust growth, and trailing habits. Petunias require regular deadheading to survive on your balcony.
Botanical Name: Fuchsia
Fuchsia has a spreading habit and varieties like ‘Cecile,’ ‘Claudia,’ and ‘Dark Eyes’ are perfect for hanging in balconies.
Botanical Name: Verbena officinalis
Verbena is one of the best-trailing balcony plant as long as you can provide it ample sunlight and air flow. Keep the growing medium a little on the moist side.
Botanical Name: Lobelia
Lobelia is a slow-growing shrub that stands out with its blue flowers! They look great in window boxes, too! Do note that they need 4-5 hours of sunlight everyday.
Botanical Name: Impatiens
You can hang these flowers anywhere on balconies, decks, or mailbox posts. Impatience showcases an array of colors like pink, red, yellow, and purple.
Botanical Name: Lantana camara
Lantanas are famous for their small blooms that change color in the flowering phase, making an eye-catching addition to sunny balconies.
Botanical Name: Thunbergia alata
Black-Eyed Susan Vine displays yellow flowers with dark centers that will surely bring a lively,
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