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5 flowers to plant on your balcony in summer in Paris
Par Aaron
Le 25 July 2024
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5 flowers to plant on your balcony in summer in Paris
In summer, Parisian balconies come alive with the splendor of flowers, offering an oasis of freshness amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover five perfect flowers to plant on a Paris balcony in summer, to create an enchanting floral atmosphere.
Geraniums
Geraniums are an interesting choice for summer balcony flowering, offering several advantages. Their color palette is extremely varied, with hues ranging from red to pink, white to orange, and even bicolored varieties. Geraniums are renowned for their ability to withstand high temperatures, enabling them to continue to thrive even in the heat of a Parisian summer. They can be grown in pots or window boxes, offering versatility and making them ideal for Paris balconies. Geraniums have a very long flowering period, generally stretching from April to the first frosts in October.
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Biodiversity is also a consideration, as wisteria attracts many pollinators such as butterflies and bees. This plant, often vigorous and abundant, will bring a touch of shade to your balcony and provide coolness if you need to get some fresh air. What’s more, it’s a natural way to hide from view.
Wisteria
An interesting option for adding greenery to small spaces such as balconies or terraces is wisteria. This plant is distinguished by its intense purple color, which will add cachet to your balcony. Although it can also be planted on roof terraces, it will add a touch of color and verticality to your outdoor space. Spring and autumn are the best times to plant wisteria.
Climbing plant
Dipladenia
Dipladenia is a tropical plant, perfectly suited to the Parisian summer. It offers a generous palette of colors: pink, orange, white, red, yellow. Its distinct trumpet shape adds an exotic touch to this flower, which is naturally heat-resistant and brings a feeling of freshness to Parisian balconies. It’s important to note that this flower likes sunny spots, so your balcony needs to benefit from good sun exposure for it to thrive fully. You can plant it in a pot or window box. Be sure to water it regularly, especially in hot weather when it will need to be watered once a day. Keep an eye on the plant to make sure it stays in tip-top shape: if the leaves start to wilt or fade, it’s time to water them.
Pink Dipladenia
La gaura
Gauras thrive in full sun and are wind-resistant. Their flowers resemble butterflies, adding a touch of originality to your balcony. These plants are easy to care for, requiring regular watering but tolerating periods of moderate drought. The flowers wave gracefully in the wind, creating a relaxing and soothing visual effect. What’s more, they contribute to biodiversity by attracting butterflies and other pollinators, enriching your balcony’s ecosystem.
Pink Gaura
Also known as Nile Lily
Native to South Africa, agapanthus is a hardy plant that thrives even in the hottest summer weather. Its ability to withstand high temperatures makes it an ideal summer flower to plant on a balcony in Paris. During this season, it spreads its flowers generously, adding an explosion of vibrant color to your outdoor space. The magnificent floral bouquets that adorn its long, delicate stems bring a touch of elegance and grace to your balcony, creating a veritable floral spectacle to brighten up your summer days.
Agapanthus
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In conclusion
Planting flowers on a balcony in summer will give a real atmosphere to your outdoor space.
Adding these five flowers to a summer balcony in Paris is an exceptional way to enrich the atmosphere of your outdoor space. Each of these plants adds a unique touch of color and vitality, transforming your balcony into a veritable urban garden. Whether you opt for geraniums, wisteria, dipladenias, gauras or agapanthus, these flourishing choices will help create a peaceful refuge in the heart of the city, where nature thrives and delights the senses.
