Suspended petunie: the chic idea that is conquering the Mediterranean balconies for an elegant and natural touch. Find out why these hanging planters have become the must of the season for those who love green without giving up the style.
In sea resorts, but also in sunny cities, there is an increasingly present detail between terraces and railings: Suspended petunie colored waterfalls. A scenographic effect, but incredibly simple to make. Will it be thanks to their intense colors? Or the ability to adapt even to the hottest climates without too many pretensions? Or maybe the fact that they manage to fill the space lightly, without weighing down the environment? In any case, it is clear that something has changed in the way of furnishing the outdoor spaces, and these small protagonists are the living test.
You don’t need to have a garden to get a surprising effect. They are enough A suspended vasesome well -kept branches, a pinch of imagination and the desire to refresh the atmosphere. Do you want a balcony that envies the neighbors or simply give you a smile every morning? Parts right from here: a handful of petunie can change everything, even with little space and without large investments.
Because the suspended petunias are so loved in the Mediterranean climates
Those who live in hot areas know: not all plants resist direct sun and torrid summers. But the petuniaespecially those of the “surfing” type, seem made on purpose to face the Mediterranean heat. They bloom continuously for months, require little maintenance and know how to transform even the most anonymous of the balconies into a living palette. In addition, their growing growth lends itself very well to the hanging containers. A choice as aesthetic as it is functional: they free space on the ground, create visual movement and let the environment breathe. It is no coincidence that if they are more and more often chosen in bars and outdoor restaurants, where we are looking for that balance between shadow and color that only certain plants manage to offer.
The variety of colors, then, is another strong point. From white white to intense purple, passing through the confetto pink and fire red: each combination is possible, even mixing more shades in the same pot. It is interesting to note that in recent years, i pastel tones and those more naturalin line with the most authentic Mediterranean style.
How to choose and take care of them without stress
Those who think that green thumb and daily dedication are needed. The suspended petunias are also perfect for those who have little time, as long as some simple but effective precautions are followed. Nor do you need complex care or expensive products. Just learn to respect their rhythms and offer a favorable environment. After all, these are generous plants, which reciprocate minimal efforts with a spectacular flowering.
Here are some practical advice to always keep them in shape:
- Export them to the sun At least for 5-6 hours a day, preferably in the morning.
- Water them regularlyavoiding stagnation: once a day in the hottest periods it is ideal.
- Use a light soilwith a good drainage.
- Fertilize every 10-15 days with a liquid fertilizer for flower plants.
- Choose Vases in earthenware or resin with drain holes, to hang with resistant hooks.
Wrought or natural rope iron structures can add an even more bohemian touch, perfect for Mediterranean -style terraces. To obtain the “waterfall” effect, just orient the branches down during growth and prune slightly when the first blooms begin to dry out. A little trick? Deleting dried flowers favors the birth of new buds.
Style ideas: combine petunias with the external furnishings for a wow effect
Decorating with suspended petunias also means creating A harmonious dialogue between plants and furnishings. It is not enough to hang them at random: the best effect is obtained when integrating into the context, enhancing colors, materials and geometries.
Here are some inspiration that always works well: the white petunias in wicker baskets hanging on living stone walls are perfect for a chic rural style corner. Vases suspended in metal painted with Petunie Viola or Fuchsia, on the other hand, adapt well to modern terraces with neutral tones. And again, the combinations with natural fabrics Like linen and cotton, perhaps in sand or terracotta tones, they add that hot touch that makes everything more welcoming.
There is no need to overdo it. Even two or three well -arranged vases, with coordinated colors to the rest of the balcony, can make the difference. And those who have more space can alternate the petunias with other suspended plants such as lobelie or verbene, for a more moved and dynamic composition.
In an era in which green is also an expression of style and personality, it is not surprising that the suspended petunias have become a symbol of accessible elegance. A simple, but never banal solution.
At this point, it is really worth observing your balcony with different eyes: perhaps, just a small vase is enough to revolutionize the entire space.
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