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In the busy urban life, the balcony has become a precious space for us to have close contact with nature. If you want to create a garden that is evergreen all year round in this small world, perennial herbaceous flowers are undoubtedly the first choice. They not only have strong vitality and are easy to maintain, but also can bloom month after month under your careful care.
Compared with annual or biennial flowers, the biggest advantage of perennial herbaceous flowers lies in their long-lasting vitality. Once planted, as long as they are properly maintained, they can grow and bloom year after year without reseeding every year, greatly saving time and energy. There are a wide variety of perennial herbaceous flowers with different colors. From spring to autumn, and even some varieties can span winter. Most perennial herbaceous flowers have strong adaptability to the environment. Whether it is a south-facing balcony with sufficient light or a slightly shady north-facing space, you can find suitable varieties for planting. In addition, they have relatively few pests and diseases, and daily management is relatively simple, making them suitable for busy urban people to maintain.
Recommended perennial herbaceous flowers suitable for balcony planting:
Petunia
Petunias are deeply loved by flower lovers for their rich colors, dense flower quantities and easy management characteristics. They are not only resistant to high temperatures and sunlight, but also have strong branching ability. With a little pruning, a full plant shape can be formed. Planting petunias on the balcony can easily create a colorful sea of flowers effect.
Viola cornuta
Viola cornuta is the highlight on the balcony from winter to early spring. They have rich colors and small and lovely flower shapes. They are highly cold-resistant and can maintain a good ornamental effect even in cold winter. Viola cornuta likes a cool and moist environment and is suitable for being placed in a well-ventilated corner of the balcony with sufficient light.
Aquilegia
Aquilegia has become a new favorite for balcony planting with its unique flower shape and elegant posture. Their flowers are funnel-shaped, and the flower colors are mostly fresh tones such as blue-purple and pink, which are very suitable for creating a romantic and warm atmosphere. Aquilegia likes a semi-shady environment and is afraid of direct strong sunlight. It is suitable for being placed on the inside of the balcony or hanging at a high place for maintenance.
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is highly praised for its long flowering period and good meaning. Their flowers are dense and compact, and the flower colors are rich and diverse, with extremely high ornamental value. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana likes a sunny, warm and humid environment, but is not resistant to strong sunlight exposure and low temperature frost. When planting on the balcony, attention should be paid to shading and cooling and keeping warm.
The water demand of perennial herbaceous flowers varies depending on varieties and growth stages. Generally speaking, during the growth period, the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged; during the flowering period, proper water control is needed to promote flower bud differentiation. When watering, pay attention to avoid splashing water on the leaves to avoid causing rot.
Perennial herbaceous flowers need sufficient nutrient support during the growth process. A thin liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season; before flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added to promote flower bud formation and flower opening.
Regular pruning is the key to maintaining a good plant shape and promoting flowering of perennial herbaceous flowers. During the growth period, overgrown branches, weak and sick branches and overcrowded branches can be cut off; after flowering, cut off the residual flowers in time to promote the formation of new flower buds.
Although perennial herbaceous flowers have relatively few pests and diseases, it is still necessary to regularly check whether there are pests or disease spots on the leaves and branches. Once pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken in time to prevent and control them to avoid spreading.
Planting perennial herbaceous flowers in this small space on the balcony can make your life more colorful. Choose suitable varieties and take good care of them so that they can bloom month after month on your balcony and bloom with vitality.