Climbing for sunny balconies: if you are looking for varieties that grow quickly and resist well in the heat, there are 5 climbing plants perfect for transforming your balcony into a green corner, luxuriant and fragrant.
Having a balcony exposed to the sun may seem like a challenge, but with right climbing plants It becomes a unique opportunity to create a space full of energy, color and nature. The direct sun, often considered a limit, transforms into the best ally for those who want an always luxuriant green corner. The secret lies in choosing varieties that not only resist intense light, but that take advantage of it, growing quickly and covering walls and railings with lively flowers and dense leaves. Some climbers, then, have the advantage of creating natural shadow areas, ideal for carving out moments of relaxation even in the hottest months.
Those who want to start immediately can prepare some simple support: a metal network, a bamboo rod, or an old reinvented grate. Basic elements, but essential to guide the growth of plants. Sometimes it takes very little to make a neglected balcony look like a Mediterranean refuge.
Climbing jasmine for sunny balconies: perfume and abundant flowering
Il climbing jasmine It is one of the most loved choices by those who want to decorate a balcony exposed to the sun. It grows fast, is resistant and gives a fragrant flowering that lasts for months. It is believed that the variety Trachelospermum jasminoides It is also perfect for those who do not have a green thumb: a large pot, good exposure and a little regular water is enough to see it grow luxuriantly.
It is interesting to note how its foliage remains green even in winter, making it ideal also as a screen for privacy. When it blooms, the perfume envelops the whole environment: there are those who consider it almost therapeutic. It does not need great care, but appreciates some fertilizer every now and then and some light pruning after flowering.
Bouganville: color and resistance for sunny balconies
If your balcony receives a lot of sun, the bougainville It is among the most scenographic solutions. His colored bracts (which many mistake for flowers) range from fuchsia to purple, from orange to white. A plant that does not fear the heat, on the contrary, it almost seems that you seek it.
Among the main advantages:
- Fast growth in full sun;
- Abundant flowers from May to October;
- Little request of water once established;
- Excellent yield also in pots.
It should be pruned with caution and supported with grids or backs. He loves hot climates and only fears winter frosts, so if you live in cold areas it is better to protect it in the stiffen months. It is said that a healthy bougainville is able to “invade” an entire balcony in one season.
Passiflora: an exotic explosion that grows quickly
For those looking for a slightly more original effect, the passiflora It is a surprising climbing. Its flowers seem to come out of a painting: purple, blue, white, often with complex and fascinating structures. But it’s not just beautiful: it is also one of the fastest growing climbing plants.
He gives his best in full sun and needs a robust support, because his branches stretch quickly. A curious advantage? Its flowers attract bees and butterflies, making the environment even more alive. Some varieties also produce edible fruits, such as the fruit of passion.
He resists well in the heat, but he needs regular irrigation in the summer months. And despite its exotic appearance, it adapts rather well also to urban conditions, if protected by the wind and well anchored.
Hypomea: waterfall blooms every morning
L’mepome It is one of the fastest climbers ever. Those who know it know that they can grow several centimeters a day too! It is an annual plant, but with a growth so fast that every year it seems to make up for a whole life in a few weeks.
It produces flowers in the shape of a trumpets, usually blue or purple, which open in the morning and close in the afternoon. Ideal for creating a waterfall effect, covering railings, nets or pylons.
It does not require too much: a well -drained soil, a lot of light and regular watering. The only flaw? He cannot stand the cold temperatures, so it should be sown in late spring. But the effect it creates in the height is simply spectacular.
Clematis ideal for sunny balconies: refinement and endless blooms
Last, but not least, the Clematis It is perfect for those looking for something elegant and less intrusive. Unlike other more vigorous climbers, Clematis offers a lighter but equally scenic bearing.
The beauty is that there are hundreds of varieties, with blooms in different periods of the year. Some are evergreen, others with a caduca leaf. Some bloom in spring, others in the height of summer or even in autumn.
It is recommended for those who want to decorate a wall or railing without weighing it too much. It should be grown in a deep vase, with the roots in the cool and the leaves in the sun: a small trick that makes the difference. It requires some more care in the initial phase, but once started it becomes a small jewel to be observed day after day.
The direct sun is not a problem if the plant is well hydrated and if you protect the base with mulching or low plants.
Having a balcony in full sun does not mean giving up green. Indeed, with the right climbing A scenic, fresh and natural effect can be obtained, perfect for creating shadow, privacy and beauty.
It is worth experimenting, combining the varieties with each other and letting yourself be surprised by how much nature manages to transform even the smallest of the spaces.
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