Brighten Your Terrace with These 7 Stunning Colorful Balcony Flowers

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Trailing purslane is a great pick if you sometimes forget to water your plants, as it tolerates dry spells well. It looks charming in hanging baskets, with its succulent leaves decorating slightly bushy, drooping stems. Its simple yet vibrant flowers bloom all summer long on warm, sunny terraces.

Though tiny, dwarf lobelia dazzles with its dense clusters of small blue flowers, making it a perfect jewel for even the smallest balcony. Hailing from South Africa, it thrives in sunny, warm spots but also blooms well in partial shade. Its only secret? Regular watering. But don’t worry—if you miss a day or two, a good soak will revive any drooping stems.

Strawflower is less common on balconies these days, as its simple, somewhat stiff-looking blooms don’t always fit the latest trends. But it’s super easy to grow and rewards your care with white, purple, yellow, or orange flowers from summer through fall. These flowers are often dried and were once a popular decorative element.

Great news if your balcony gets scorching hot but you still want vibrant petals: the African daisy produces large, colorful flowers ranging from pale lilac to bright yellow and deep orange-purple shades. It loves full sun and heat but won’t survive winter outdoors on the balcony.

Verbena is a true flower bomb, with bushy clusters of small, often two-toned petals that look like tiny polka dots. Usually seen in red and purple, verbena doesn’t love blazing sun but needs plenty of light to keep blooming abundantly.

Angel’s garland is a real standout, blooming in shades from light blue to deep purple with two-lipped flowers that bloom all summer. If your balcony is small, opt for the dwarf variety. The traditional angel’s garland can grow up to 50 cm (20 inches) even in a balcony box. It thrives in sunny, warm spots, and if it flowers less, a trim will encourage new blooms.