Which year-round plants should you choose when arranging your balcony?

Do you have a large balcony and are considering growing plants on it? However, you don't want to limit yourself to just summer and are looking for information about plants that will survive on your balcony all year round? If so, this text is for you. We provide tips on which species to choose to enjoy a beautiful and green view regardless of the season. We invite you to read.

What are all-year-round balcony plants really?

Simply put, all-year-round balcony plants are those that do not lose much of their appearance under low temperatures and general weather changes. However, this does not mean they are evergreens that keep their leaves all year round. Their advantage is also that they do not require much effort or, equally important, a lot of sunlight, which is hard to find in the Polish climate during autumn and winter. What balcony plants need year-round is selecting the right species suited to the conditions on our balcony — sunlight, wind, etc. Some perennial flowers are also more or less susceptible to urban pollution.

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants are those that live longer than two years and do not require annual replanting. They can be grown in pots or balcony boxes and enjoyed over many seasons. Perennial balcony plants are divided into herbaceous plants and shrubs. Herbaceous plants are green plants that regrow from their root crown each year. Shrubs, on the other hand, are woody plants with permanent stems and branches. When planning to buy perennial plants, it’s advisable to seek advice from a specialist at a plant nursery. Everyone has their preferences. Some will be charmed by charming flowers, while others may be discouraged by a too strong scent. Allergists should pay attention to this last detail. The most beautiful balcony flowers that cause coughing or sneezing are the last thing an allergy sufferer needs.
Learn more about which plants are best for a balcony all season long at https://www.vidaron.pl/poradnik/caloroczne-rosliny-na-balkon-i-taras-10-najlepszych-propozycji

Deciduous shrubs — what options do we have?

All-year-round plants also include various types of shrubs, such as deciduous shrubs, which have leaves not only during the growing season but also throughout the winter. These are therefore evergreen or semi-evergreen plants. Some have dark green leaves, others are colored in various hues or variegated. Deciduous shrubs are suitable for cultivation on sunny or semi-shaded balconies. Here are some plants worth considering:

- Periwinkle
- Creeping juniper
- Mugo pine
- Spirea

What characterizes evergreen plants?

Evergreen plants are those that do not shed their leaves in winter and retain their green color all year round. They are thus either fully evergreen or semi-evergreen. Some have leathery, glossy leaves, while others have soft, matte foliage. Evergreen plants are ideal for cultivation on balconies where sunlight is limited. Here are some examples of plants with evergreen leaves:

- Common ivy (Hedera helix)
- Rhododendron
- Japanese skimmia (Skimmia japonica)
- Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium)

And what if, instead of flowers, we want to grow vegetables on our balcony? Nothing prevents us from doing so, as long as we prepare for it. Learn more about mini vegetable gardens on balconies from the article https://www.vidaron.pl/poradnik/ogrod-warzywny-na-balkonie-w-bloku-pomysly-na-jego-wykonanie

Summary

All-year-round balcony plants are an excellent solution if you love flowers but lack the time or skills for regular care, repotting, etc. By choosing the right species that only need regular watering and a moderately sunny spot on the balcony, you can enjoy greenery even when outside it’s autumn gloom. Surely, having coffee on the balcony and reaching for a book will be more pleasant when surrounded by a bit of greenery rather than empty pots waiting for spring.

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