A balcony garden brings natural beauty right to your doorstep.
You can create a stunning display of colors and fragrances that brighten up your outdoor area and make it feel like a private retreat.
You can grow beautiful flowers in containers on your balcony regardless of its size, sunlight conditions, or climate zone.
Growing flowers on your balcony adds visual interest, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and gives you a peaceful spot to relax after a long day.
1. Petunia
Petunias are perfect for brightening up your balcony with their colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms. You can find them in almost every color, from pure white to deep purple.
These easy-care flowers love sunny spots and will flower all summer long. Just make sure to water them when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Plant your petunias in containers with drainage holes and watch them spill over the edges in beautiful cascades. They work great in hanging baskets too.
2. Fuchsia
Fuchsia brings elegant beauty to your balcony with its dangling, crystal-like flowers. These plants work great in hanging baskets where their blooms can cascade down in stunning displays.
Your fuchsia needs just a few hours of indirect light to create lots of flowers. Water them when the soil feels dry, and feed them with liquid fertilizer every 15-20 days during growing season.
These plants come in many pretty color combinations, with pink, purple, and red being common choices. You can mix them with other shade-loving plants to create a lovely balcony display.
3. Geranium
Want to add cheerful color to your balcony? Geraniums are perfect for you. These beloved flowers come in many bright shades of red, pink, and white.
Your geraniums will thrive when they get 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Place them in a spot where they can soak up the morning rays.
Water your geraniums when the top layer of soil feels dry. Make sure your pots have good drainage to prevent root rot.
These easy-care plants can bloom from spring until fall if you give them the right care. Pick off faded flowers to encourage more blooms.
4. Begonia
Begonias add stunning color to your balcony with their showy flowers in pink and white shades. These plants work great in shaded spots, making them perfect for north-facing balconies.
Your begonias will thrive in containers and can grow up to 20 inches tall. The heart-shaped leaves come in different shades of green with red undersides, creating extra visual interest.
Keep soil moist but not soaking wet for happy, healthy begonias. You’ll get the best flower colors by placing them where they receive some indirect sunlight during the day.
5. Lobelia
Lobelia brings cascading waves of tiny blue, purple, white, or pink flowers to your balcony garden. You’ll love how these delicate blooms spill gracefully over the edges of hanging baskets and containers.
Your lobelia plants need moist soil and will grow best in partial shade. They reach about 15-20 cm in height, making them perfect for small spaces.
Remember to water your lobelia regularly during hot weather to keep the soil from drying out. A light trim now and then will help your plants stay healthy and continue blooming beautifully.
6. Verbena
Verbena brings cheerful clusters of tiny flowers in pink, purple, red, orange, yellow, and white to your balcony garden. Your verbena will thrive in full sun and needs regular watering to keep the soil slightly moist.
You can enjoy these bright blooms from spring until frost with proper care. Cut back spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms and keep your verbena looking full and healthy.
These sun-loving plants work great in hanging baskets and containers, letting their graceful stems spill over the edges. Make sure your balcony gets plenty of sunlight and good air flow to keep your verbena happy.
7. Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa, also called Million Bells, brings bright colors to your balcony with its small, bell-shaped blooms. These flowers are perfect for hanging baskets and containers since they create lovely cascading effects.
You can find Calibrachoa in many eye-catching colors. They need sun or partial sun to thrive, and they’ll keep blooming from spring until frost hits.
These flowers are easier to care for than petunias. Just keep the soil moist without making it too wet, and you’ll enjoy hundreds of tiny flowers all season long.
8. Nemesia
Nemesia adds charming splashes of color to your balcony garden with its small, bright flowers. You can find these beauties in pink, purple, white, yellow, and orange shades.
Your nemesia plants need at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight each day to produce the most flowers. Place them in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
These compact plants work great in containers and hanging baskets on your balcony. You’ll love how they bring a cheerful touch to your outdoor space from spring through fall.
9. Bacopa
Bacopa brings a delightful waterfall of tiny flowers to your balcony garden. You can find varieties with white or violet blooms, each featuring cheerful yellow centers.
Your bacopa will thrive in containers and hanging baskets, creating a stunning cascade effect. Keep the soil moist and place it in a sunny spot for best results.
While not winter-hardy, you can keep your bacopa going year after year. Just trim it back in fall and move it to a bright, frost-free space where temperatures stay above 41°F.
10. Impatiens
Impatiens bring cheerful colors to shady spots on your balcony. You can find these easy-care flowers in shades from soft pink to bright red and purple.
Your impatiens will bloom best in partial to full shade. Keep the soil moist but not soggy for the happiest plants.
These compact flowers grow 10-22 inches tall and work great in containers or hanging baskets. You can plant them in spring after the last frost for blooms that last until fall.
11. Nasturtium
Nasturtiums bring bright splashes of orange, yellow, and red to your balcony garden. You can easily grow these cheerful flowers in containers or hanging baskets.
Your nasturtiums will bloom from early summer until frost in cool areas. In mild winter spots, they’ll flower from fall through spring.
These flowers are perfect for busy gardeners since they need little care. Just give them regular water and a sunny spot to thrive. As a bonus, you can eat the flowers and leaves in salads for a peppery kick.
12. Pansies
Your balcony can bloom with cheerful pansy faces in spring and fall. These compact flowers come in many colors, from purple and yellow to red and white.
Pansies are perfect for container gardens and window boxes on your balcony. They stay small and neat while providing lots of flowers for their size.
You can easily grow pansies in zones 7-10. They love cool weather and will give you two seasons of color each year when the temperatures are mild.
Plant your pansies in well-draining pots and give them regular water. They’ll reward you with bright blooms that make your balcony feel more welcoming.
13. Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum creates a lovely carpet of tiny flowers for your balcony. The blooms come in white, purple, pink, and orange shades that add a soft touch to your space.
Your balcony will fill with gentle fragrance from these delicate flowers. They grow well in partial shade and do best during cooler seasons.
You can easily grow sweet alyssum from seeds or small plants. Give them moist soil and regular water to keep the blooms coming.
14. Marigold
Marigolds bring cheerful pops of gold and copper to your balcony garden. You’ll love how easy these flowers are to grow – they thrive in sunny spots and don’t need much fuss.
These bright blooms help keep pests away from your other plants naturally. Your marigolds will flower all through summer and into fall with regular watering.
Pick a container with drainage holes and place it where your marigolds can soak up plenty of sunlight. You can grow them from seeds or buy young plants to get a head start on the season.
15. Portulaca
Portulaca, also called moss rose, is a perfect flower for your sunny balcony. These low-growing plants spread beautifully and produce colorful blooms in shades of orange, yellow, white, red, and pink.
Your portulaca will thrive in hot, dry conditions and doesn’t need much water. The flowers open up during sunny days and close at night, making them an interesting addition to your balcony garden.
You can plant portulaca in hanging baskets or containers where their trailing stems can cascade over the edges. They’ll bloom from spring through late summer with very little care from you.
16. Dianthus
Your balcony can shine with beautiful Dianthus flowers, also known as “pinks.” These charming blooms come in shades of pink, white, and red, with frilly petals that look like tiny works of art.
Dianthus plants are perfect for containers and need full sun to grow well. You can enjoy their sweet, clove-like scent from spring through summer.
These tough little flowers don’t need much water and can handle both hot and cold weather. Just make sure your containers have good drainage to keep your Dianthus happy.
17. Coleus
Coleus adds stunning color to your balcony with its vibrant leaves in shades of lime green, burgundy, and mahogany.
You don’t need flowers to create a beautiful display – the colorful foliage of coleus brings life to both sunny and shady spots on your balcony.
These easy-care plants grow well in containers and reach heights of 15-24 inches, making them perfect for adding height and drama to your balcony garden.
18. Snapdragon
Snapdragons bring charm to your balcony with their tall spikes of colorful blooms. These flowers got their fun name because you can gently squeeze the sides to make them “snap” like a dragon’s mouth.
Your snapdragons need full sun to grow strong and healthy. Water them once a week and plant them in regular potting soil. They’ll reward you with pretty flowers in shades of pink, yellow, red, or white.
These easy-to-grow flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your balcony space. Their sweet fragrance makes them even more special as a balcony garden addition.
19. Million Bells
Million Bells, also known as Calibrachoa, brings tiny, colorful flowers that look like miniature petunias to your balcony garden. These flowers bloom non-stop from spring until frost.
Your containers will overflow with these dainty blooms in shades of pink, purple, yellow, red, and white. They’re perfect for hanging baskets or window boxes where they can trail over the edges.
These low-maintenance plants need regular watering and sunny spots to thrive. You won’t need to deadhead them often, making them easier to care for than traditional petunias.
20. Sweet Pea
Sweet peas have lovely climbing vines and colorful blooms. They fill your space with amazing scents and beautiful flowers in shades of purple, pink, white, and red.
You can grow these hardy plants on a trellis or let them trail along your balcony railing. Sweet peas do best in cooler weather, but you can move them inside when temperatures get extreme.
These flowers are lightweight and easy to care for, making them ideal for container gardening. Your sweet peas will reward you with delightful flowers that reach about an inch wide on long, graceful stems.