June 7, 2024, 1:02 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
A planted balcony looks beautiful and invites you to linger. However, the plants also require work–especially in the hot summer months. Some plants need a lot of water then. But there are also some that can manage with less.
Watering several times a day, always ensuring no plant dries out–a nicely planted balcony requires a lot of work. Especially in summer, you might prefer to spend your time differently, perhaps putting your feet up. With the right plants, that’s possible. There are decorative plants for the balcony that require little water. This not only reduces work but is also practical for those who don’t have a particularly green thumb or have a south-facing balcony. myHOMEBOOK presents seven balcony plants that need little water.
1. Russian Sage (Perovskia abrotanoides)
The Russian Sage is not only good in the garden but also on the balcony. In a pot, it requires little water and is suitable for a south-facing balcony without getting scorched. Generally, you should ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging.
2. Ice Plant (Delosperma)
The Ice Plant is another balcony plant that requires little water. Its thick, fleshy leaves store water. You should only water it again when the leaves start to droop. On the balcony, the Ice Plant enjoys sunny conditions–even or especially in the hot midday sun, its flowers show their best side.
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3. Coneflower (Echinacea)
The Coneflower has magnificent blooms but requires little care. As the name suggests, the plant likes sunny conditions to bloom beautifully. It also needs little water–only during extreme heat waves is more intensive watering necessary.
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4. African Lily (Agapanthus)
The African Lily is also a beautiful sight on the balcony. It has the great advantage of generally coping well with little water and reacting sensitively to too much moisture. The African Lily is overall very easy to care for but needs plenty of light.
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5. African Daisy (Osteospermum)
The colorful blooms of the African Daisy beautify any balcony–and the plant is also relatively undemanding, especially when it comes to watering. It doesn’t harm the flower if the soil dries out a bit between waterings. It doesn’t tolerate constant moisture well.
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6. Lavender (Lavandula)
Lavender is not only one of the most popular plants but also one of the easiest to care for. It doesn’t harm the plant on the balcony if it gets little water or if the soil is even completely dry for a short time. However, during hot dry periods, you should regularly check if the lavender needs water.
7. Tickseed (Coreopsis)
The Tickseed comes in many different colors–but classically, the plant blooms in a vibrant yellow with a reddish-brown spot in the center. This makes it a real eye-catcher in the garden. But the Tickseed is not only beautiful to look at, it’s also robust and relatively easy to care for. In summer, dryness is not a problem either.