15 flowers and plants for balcony, small garden or roof terrace

Here are 15 interesting ideas for flowers and plants for the balcony, roof terrace or small garden. Many bloom in summer, tolerate hot days well and can also provide privacy or wind protection.

Flowers and plants for the balcony – dogwood

The first option among plants for the balcony is dogwood, also known as Cornus kousa. It is compact enough for a container-grown tree. In summer it produces white to pink flowers, followed later by decorative fruit and attractive red foliage.

Flowers and plants for the balcony or roof terrace – common hazel

The common hazel / Corylus avellana / can grow well in a large pot and adds sculptural form to a terrace or garden. Ask at the garden center before planting it, because these plants can be vigorous on the balcony and may crowd other garden flowers under certain conditions.

Bush – the scaly juniper

The scaly juniper, also called Juniperus squamata, is known for its blue-gray color. The shrub is one of the most popular balcony plants, because it grows well in pots and can reach about 1 meter – perfect for protection from sun and wind on the balcony.

Hinoki cypress – beautiful potted plants

The golden-green color and rich foliage of this dwarf cypress set the Hinoki cypress apart from other balcony plants. The tree grows very slowly and can reach about 1 meter high. It needs regular watering, but it is otherwise easy to care for. Cypress looks beautiful combined with many flowers and plants.

Astilbe for the small garden or roof terrace

Astilbe, also known as false goat’s beard, prefers shade. The flowers usually bloom in midsummer, often in July, and the plant appreciates plenty of water. In the gallery below you will find more exciting suggestions for flowers and plants for the balcony, small garden or roof terrace.

Lavender is well suited for the small garden

Climbing hydrangea blooms in summer and autumn

Blue fescue is an extremely hardy and robust plant

Japanese wisteria is beautiful but toxic

Hostas are particularly popular because of their color

The flowers of Lonicera x heckrottii attract butterflies

Lamb’s ear is well suited to rooftop gardens

Balcony plants – bugle

Chinese astilbe in the garden