Hanging flower boxes are a good solution for balconies and terraces, but the basis of a successful decoration is the right plants: necessarily with overhanging shoots. See which ones to choose!
Flower boxes go where there is no place for classic pots: on the railings of balconies, terraces, summer gardens, and even bridge railings. Such specific decorations, however, require appropriate plants that, as they grow larger, cover the container and create the impression of a flowering curtain.
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Flower boxes made of polyethylene with low weight and high strength are the best solution. Unlike wooden or ceramic containers, they are not susceptible to mechanical damage and their installation is easier and more reliable. Their advantage is also due to easier cleaning and the presence of a double bottom, which guarantees the best conditions for plants.
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Below is a list of the most popular flowers for arrangement in boxes - you can plant them alone or combine them to create fabulously colorful decorations.
On the next page, examples of plants, perfect for flower boxes
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Surfinia petunia cascading (Petunia hybrida)
Appearance:has long, highly branched shoots covered with hundreds of flowers, which quickly reach up to 1.2 meters in length. A few weeks are enough to completely cover the case.
Position:sunny.
Flowers:the most popular variety is red, there are also pink, purple, cream and white flowers. The individual colors can be combined.
Care:the plant requires frequent watering or soil refilling
Ivy-leaved pelargonium (Pelargonium hederifolium)
Appearance:plant with hanging shoots that can grow up to 100 cm.
Position:sunny, possibly light partial shade (but grows slightly worse in it).
Flowers:appear as umbels: single, full or semi-double. We distinguish between one and two-color varieties.
Care:the guarantee of beautiful plants is very intensive watering and fertilization. For an even better effect and the reduction of maintenance work, it is worth enriching the soil. By pruning rotten flowers, flowering can be extended until October.
Sanvitalia dispersed, fallen (Sanvitalia procumbens)
Appearance:tiny, dark green leaves grow on shoots up to 30 cm.
Position:sunny.
Flowers:yellow with a darker center.
Care:As in the case of geraniums, intensive watering and fertilization is necessary.
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Bakopa, sutera (Sutera diffusa)
Appearance:hanging shoots grow up to 50 cm long, covered with tiny flowers.
Position:sunny, as a last resort slightly shaded.
Flowers:small, white, sometimes also blue.
Care:slightly less greedy than pelargonium, requires regular, but not excessive watering and fertilizing.
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Cape Lobelia (Lobelia erinus)
Appearance:hanging shoots grow up to 40 cm long (mainly the 'pendula' variety), the plant produces small flowers and small leaves.
Position:sunny.
Flowers:blooms very profusely, producing colorful flowers: purple, blue, white or pink.
Care:prudent watering is necessary, lobelia is especially sensitive to overflow and drying. Additional pruning in mid-August causes flowering again.
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Bidens, rodent claw, golden rain (Bidens ferulifolia)
Appearance:hanging shoots reach about 70 cm.
Position:sun and partial shade.
Flowers:small, yellowish, usually single.
Care:requires abundant, frequent watering and fertilizing.
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Fuchsia, lancet (Fuchsia)
Appearance:vigorously expanding shoots up to 100 cm in length.
Position:sun, partial shade, sometimes even shade.
Flowers:resemble hanging bells, come in many colors and even two-color variations.
Care:watering and fertilizing repeated on average every week. In winter, we limit these activities.
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Komarzyca, plektrantus (Plectranthus)
Appearance:its shoots are up to 150 cm long. There are many varieties: with two shades of green, covered with a nap, with a white border or with light discoloration.
Position:partial shade.
Flowers: they are not the most beautiful, they should be cut. The plant's greatest asset is its leaves.
Care:moderate watering, excess water causes rotting.
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Scevola (Scaevola)
Appearance:There are lots of colorful flowers on long, hanging shoots. Oblong, dark green leaves are an additional advantage of the plant.
Position:sunny or semi-shaded.
Flowers:resemble a fan of five elements, are very colorful and persist until the first frost.
Care:an acidic substrate and regular but careful watering are essential.
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