27/08/2024 (Photo: shutterstock/Svetlana_LindaFoto).
Climbing plants, both perennials and annuals, can be used to create a piece of privacy and enliven a balcony, terrace, gazebo, pergola or exterior wall.Wrap them around trellises, fences or even grow your own hedge! Here are the best plants for the balcony..
There are a wide variety of climbing plants that will do well in a box or a balcony pot.Of course, it is necessary to choose a species depending on sunlight and soil temperature.There are many balcony climbers to choose from, from species that have a natural climbing habit to bushy species that can be used to climb a wall, trellis or other supports.
Clematis or clematis, a beautiful plant for the terrace
The clematis is one of the most popular and recognizable climbing balcony plants. Its beautiful flowers come in a variety of colors, including red, purple, blue, pink, white, etc.The plant prefers a sunny or semi-shady location. In general it is hardy and relatively easy to grow. Low-growing varieties are excellent choices for growing in pots because they stay small while still flowering when young.
Digger – or an interesting plant for balconies
Zemolez is a very popular climbing plant, whose light-smelling summer flowers decorate terraces and balconies.The flowers form decorative and attractive bunches. The potato is easy to grow, preferably in a place where the roots will be in the shade..
Bougainvillea – or queen of climbing flowers
Bougainvillea is probably the first plant that comes to mind when talking about climbing plants for the balcony.Its spectacular flowering is a real spectacle of flowers in purple, pink, red, orange, yellow or white.This climbing Mediterranean shrub is very suitable for growing in pots, as long as it has good quality soil that retains moisture. In winter, bougainvillea needs to be moved because it is not frost-resistant..
