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- Plant terrace: the most beautiful potted plants
- How to plant the terrace?
- The most beautiful flowers for the terrace
- Climbing plants on the terrace
- Fruit and vegetable cultivation on the terrace
- Plants for shady terraces
When selecting plants for the terrace, the location requirements of the plants must be taken into account
Plant terrace: the most beautiful potted plants
Plants on the terrace and balcony create a natural, relaxed ambience. But not all plants are suitable for cultivation in the tub. In the following you will learn which plants you can plant your terrace with and which site requirements have to be considered.
How to plant the terrace?
A terrace can be green, flowery or even planted with fruit or vegetables. It offers to:
The most beautiful flowers for the terrace
Most flowering ornamental plants thrive well in the tub. However, it is important that you observe the location requirements. On a balcony in the south, you should never grow shade-loving begonias or balloon flowers. These would burn in the midday sun. On the other hand, the sun-hungry Lantana would wither away on the north balcony. Therefore, the orientation of the patio is crucial for plant selection. Another interesting consideration is the winter hardiness. Good winter hardy potted plants can spend the winter on the terrace or balcony. However, potted plants should always be protected by removing the pot, e.g. cover in jute or another heat-insulating material.
Below is a list of the most beautiful terrace flowers with their flower color, their need of sun and winter hardiness.
Climbing plants on the terrace
With creepers on the terrace, you can green walls white or you use them as a natural screen or for shading.
Fruit and vegetable cultivation on the terrace
Deep-rooted plants that need a lot of space are obviously not for the patio, so Raspberries, gooseberries, fruit trees etc. fall out. Strawberries, on the other hand, can be pulled into balcony boxes very well. Likewise salads and all herbs. Vegetables that need more space can be planted on a raised bed. You'll find more about it here.
Plants for shady terraces
While most plants thrive well in partial shade or in the sun, plant selection for terraces with north-facing orientation is clearly limited. In addition to the above-mentioned plants with low solar demand can be on the shaded terrace, for example. Ferns and various woody plants are cultivated. More ideas for the planting of shady terraces can be found in this post.