What flowers are easy to grow and beautiful on a balcony? Recommendations for long-blooming varieties

In the bustling city life, growing flowers and plants can bring everyone a pleasant mood and a way to relax. Among the many beautiful and charming flowers, some are called blooming machines because of their long flowering period and frequent blooming. They are not only beautiful but can also bring everyone endless sense of achievement. Today let's take stock of which flowers are blooming machines.

Blue Snowflake (Plumbago auriculata)

Blue Snowflake is named for its blue petals. Its flower shape is delicate and charming, and its flower language symbolizes "coldness," "melancholy," as well as "bravery" and "straightforwardness." At the same time, its flowering period is very long, lasting from July to September, and some even extend to early autumn in October. In terms of care, it likes a warm and humid environment, can tolerate heat but not cold, and the suitable growing temperature is 17~26°C, with a maximum not exceeding 35°C and a minimum not lower than 7°C. As for soil, it likes breathable, loose soil. It is recommended to use nutrient soil, or a mixed soil such as vermiculite and perlite.

Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss Rose can be said to be a flower you must not miss growing in summer. Its floral characteristic is that its flowers follow the sunlight, the flower shape is large and vivid, and the flower colors include crimson, bright red, deep red, purple-red, white, snow blue, pale yellow, deep yellow, and other very cute colors. At the same time, after it blooms, the flowering period can last for several months. In terms of care, it needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day, and a spot near a south-facing window can be considered. Choose well-drained garden soil, and for watering, just follow the principle that the soil stays moist but must not become waterlogged.

Petunia

This is a balcony plant loved by many flower lovers. Its flowers are small and exquisite, with single, double, ruffled petal edges, or irregularly serrated shapes, and rich colors, commonly including blue, purple, pink, and white, etc. It can adapt to a variety of climate conditions. In terms of care, as long as the weather is not extreme, it can bloom repeatedly all year round.

For daily watering, the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. At the same time, the light should be sufficient. It is a warmth-loving flower and can withstand high temperatures above 35°C in summer, making it very friendly for beginners to care for.