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Blooming Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to Plants in Flower Boxes
Fun Facts to Inspire Your Green Thumb
Before we dive into our top 10 plants for flower boxes, it's important to understand that all flowers are plants, but not all plants have flowers. In this guide, we focus on flowering plants that are perfect for flower boxes, as they add color and life to your outdoor space.
- Flowering plants in flower boxes attract bees and butterflies, creating a mini-ecosystem on your balcony!
- The perfect flower box composition consists of 'thrillers' (tall plants), 'fillers' (full plants), and 'spillers' (trailing plants), all of which can bloom.
- In addition to flowering plants, you can also grow edible plants like herbs or cherry tomatoes in flower boxes!
- Check daily if your plants in flower boxes need water, especially on warm days. Flowering plants often require more water.
- With the right choice of flowering and non-flowering plants, you can have an attractive outdoor space all year round, even in winter!
The Perfect Plant for Every Spot
Whether you have a sun-drenched terrace or a shady balcony, there’s always a suitable plant that can bloom beautifully!
Sunny Spots: Flowering Plants like Geraniums and Petunias
These sun-loving plants with their stunning flowers transform any terrace into a colorful paradise. Pro tip: regularly remove dead flowers for even more abundant blooming!
Shady Corners: Plants with Decorative Leaves and Subtle Flowers like Ferns and Begonias
These shade lovers bring tranquility and color to dark corners with their lush leaves and, in the case of begonias, subtle flowers. Perfect for northern balconies!
Care Tips for Flowering Plants in Flower Boxes
- Watering: Check daily if your plants are thirsty, especially flowering varieties on warm days.
- Feeding: Give flowering plants some special flowering plant food every two weeks for a vitamin boost.
- Pruning: Regularly remove dead flowers and leaves for new growth and more blooms.
- Drainage: Ensure good drainage in your flower boxes to prevent root rot, which is especially important for flowering plants.
Our Top 10 Flower Box Heroes: Beautifully Blooming Plants!
Ready for a blooming explosion? Here are our favorite flowering plants for flower boxes, complete with handy videos and fun facts!
1. Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
This cheerful flowering plant brings instant summer to your garden. Perfect for sunny spots!
Watch and learn: Discover how to care for the Spanish Daisy. From watering to pruning, everything for a radiant bloom!
2. Trailing Petunia (Surfinia)
A real eye-catcher with lush, cascading flowers in countless colors.
Green thumb alert: Learn step by step how to plant trailing petunias. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners!
3. Marigold (Tagetes)
This brightly blooming plant keeps your flower box cheerful and deters unwanted insects!
Bee paradise: See how bees love marigolds. Great for biodiversity!
4. Lobelia (Lobelia erinus)
With intense blue flowers, this plant is a true eye-catcher in any flower box.
Lobelia love: Learn all about planting and caring for lobelias.
5. Hanging Geranium (Pelargonium)
A classic flowering plant that never gets boring! Ideal for hanging baskets and balcony boxes.
Preparing for winter: Learn how to prepare geraniums for winter.
6. Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana)
This shade-loving flowering plant brings color to the darkest corners of your garden.
Shade expert: Discover why busy lizzie is perfect for shady spots and how to enjoy it to the fullest.
7. Begonia
With over a thousand varieties, there’s always a begonia that fits your style, whether you love striking flowers or decorative foliage!
Begonia expert: This Dutch video tells you everything about the beautiful Begonia Rex. From care to decoration tips!
8. Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
The cute balloon-shaped buds of this flowering plant are a real attraction.
Balloons in your garden: Learn all about caring for balloon flowers in this informative video.
9. Pansies (Viola)
These hardy flowering plants provide color even in the coldest months.
Colorful spectacle: Enjoy the beautiful variety of pansies in this video. A true source of inspiration for your own flower boxes!
10. Bacopa (Sutera)
A versatile flowering plant that beautifully hangs over the edge of your flower box.
Bacopa basics: This English video from Plant Speak gives you all the tips and tricks for caring for bacopa. Perfect for hanging baskets!
Conclusion: Your Personal Blooming Paradise in Flower Boxes
With the right choice of flowering plants and a little love, you can turn any balcony or terrace into a colorful, blooming paradise. Experiment with different types of flowering plants, mix and match, and enjoy your own piece of blooming nature!
Remember: every green thumb starts out as a white finger. Grab that watering can, care for your flowering plants, and before you know it, you'll have the most beautiful blooming flower boxes in the neighborhood!