Balcony Plants

Even a few square metres are enough for a lush balcony. Pick species suited to containers, sun exposure and wind, and create a hanging garden full of flowers, herbs and fruits.

In this category

• Lavender — Lavandula angustifolia · Mediterranean scent, purple summer bloom.
• Petunia — Petunia × hybrida · Continuous bloom from May to October.
• Geranium — Pelargonium spp. · The icon of Italian balconies, tough and floriferous.
• Surfinia — Petunia × atkinsiana · Trailing petunia, cascades of flowers all summer.
• Basil — Ocimum basilicum · Indispensable herb in Mediterranean cooking.
• Rosemary — Salvia rosmarinus · Aromatic evergreen shrub, hardy and long-lived.
• Mint — Mentha spicata · Invasive herb, best grown in pots.
• Tulip — Tulipa spp. · Spring bulb in countless varieties.
• Tomato — Solanum lycopersicum · The king of the summer garden, juicy fruits.
• Lettuce — Lactuca sativa · Cut-and-come or head lettuce, ready in 30–45 days.
• Lemon Tree — Citrus limon · Citrus in pots or gardens, flowers and fruits together.
• Strawberry — Fragaria × ananassa · Small sweet fruits in pots or garden beds.