Decorating the outdoor areas of a house is something that many people love to do, especially those who love gardening and decoration, as well as those who want to improve their own home by adding a touch of nature. To decorate exteriors such as patios, terraces and balconies, you must use flowerpots, which can accommodate a wide variety of plants.
We bring you a fairly complete list of all the outdoor potted plants that decorate your gardens, balconies, terraces and patios with taste and without much care. Would you like to take a look at these plants for terraces , balconies or any other outdoor area that requires pots? Keep reading!
The aspidistra
One of the resistant outdoor potting plants that is recommended for your garden
or balcony is aspidistra . Thanks to its great ability to adapt to all types of climates and its moderate watering needs, it is perfect for those who do not have much time to dedicate to the care of the plants in their home and for newbies in gardening. It prefers semi-shady places and can also be used, thanks to this, as an indoor plant.
Aster
These perennial daisies are hardy outdoor plants for terraces that fill every corner and year round with color. The aster plant supports continuous exposure to the sun well and does not need much care to achieve a continuous and spectacular flowering.
The astilbe
For those looking for easy-care outdoor plants, we recommend astilbe , also known as goat’s beard. This plant does not require much care and withstands inclement weather well. In addition, during the summer some really beautiful flowers bloom that will decorate your balcony and terrace with an elegant and unique touch.
The azalea
Azalea is one of the most popular deck plants as they have evergreen leaves if properly maintained. In addition, it has an abundant flowering. In fact, the leaves are rarely seen during this period.
It needs continuous irrigation of a cool environment to promote its growth.
The bamboo
This plant can also be grown in a pot and used on terraces to achieve a natural shade, offering your home that touch of privacy you want. In addition, one of the properties that make bamboo a perfect plant for terraces and gardens
is that it protects the soil from weeds. The care of bamboo are simple and does not need sun to grow.
The dragon’s mouth
The Antirrhinum majus is a plant typical of the Mediterranean climate so it holds very well in light of the direct sun, so it is one of the plants for sunny balconies most used. However, it cannot stand frost. The snapdragon has a long flowering season that ranges from spring to fall. It also has a wide range of colors ranging from white to red.
Boxwood
One of the peculiarities of this shrub, the boxwood , is that the more we can its branches, the smaller its leaves will become. They are widely used to create hedges and make topiary . For this reason it is one of the most used outdoor plants for small pots , since both in summer and winter its leaves offer an intense and very striking coloration; green in spring and orange in fall.
Bougainvillea
Although we are used to seeing bougainvillea or bougainvillea as climbing plants, typical of lattices and porches, we can also grow it in a pot if we guide it with a tutor or even use it as one of the outdoor plants for hanging pots . In addition to being very resistant to the sun, it does not need much care. Even so, it is very important that you make sure to protect it from frost.
The Carnation
The carnation is one of the most popular flowers on terraces, patios and gardens throughout the Mediterranean area. This flower with cheerful colors ranging from white to red, even yellow and orange, is able to withstand direct sun even during summer, hence it is used not only for its ornamental value and aroma, but also for its basic care that makes it easy for our home to always look full of life.
Canna
This is another of the most popular plants for terraces or other outdoor areas where you need to use a pot. It is an exotic plant for its mixture of intense colors such as yellow, red, orange or pink, it is widely used to create magical and tropical environments on terraces, balconies and gardens. The canna plant is native to South America and has a truly spectacular flowering.
Dahlia
With a long flowering period that goes from the beginning of summer to almost the end of autumn, the dahlia is one of the plants for patios that, in addition to sun, need to be protected from the wind, hence they are used as a decoration point in these limited places. Its flowers can be from red, pink and even white. In addition, they are a considerable size so they have great ornamental value.
Gazania
This plant from South Africa is one of the sun-resistant outdoor potted plants . What’s more, its flowers also perfectly withstand direct sunlight. The flowers of the gazania have colors such as oranges, yellows, reds, whites, and even pinks.
Geranium
Geraniums are one of the most popular plants for sunny balconies and terraces and used to decorate
and create environments of pure Mediterranean style. They bloom throughout the year without the need for great care and have flowers in pink, white and even reddish tones.
The gerbera
The gerbera is a plant that despite giving beautiful flowers needs to be transplanted at least every two years to promote its flowering. It does not need many doses of irrigation, but it does need direct light. A tip is that during the cold months do not fertilize it and reduce the watering to avoid diseases from appearing or it is weakened by frost.
Fern
Although they do not need direct sun, it is recommended that it be located in an illuminated area so that the coloration of its leaves remains an intense green color. It is also important that they have a moist soil and that it is planted in a pot with holes to ensure good drainage. Ferns do not need much care and are very showy to be used both on balconies, terraces and even gardens, that is why they are one of the most sought after outdoor potted plants .
Hydrangea
The hydrangea is a perfect plant for those outdoor places where the sunlight does not reach directly . It prefers acidic and humid soil and, in addition, this plant is very resistant, so you can enjoy its flowers for many years without the need for specific or complex care.
Hibiscus
Although this type of shrub-type plants can reach 5 m in height, they can be planted in pots without any problem. They only need to be in an area where sunlight reaches them directly and prune it during spring to favor flowering; right at the beginning of summer. The hibiscus flowers are tropical, great looking and bright colors.
Lavender
Lavender is, without a doubt, one of the aromatic plants best known for its particular and intoxicating aroma. In addition, this is another of the perfect potted outdoor plants , since its lilac flowers, even though they are small, decorate any area with elegance and simplicity.
Honeysuckle
In addition to its beautiful flowers, honeysuckle will give a personal aroma to your open spaces, whether on the terrace or in a garden area .
These terrace plants need to be protected from direct sunlight, but they are very welcome as they require little care for their rapid growth and flowering throughout the year.
Passionflower
Native to Oceania and Asia and also known as the passion flower . It is one of the most valued plants for its beautiful brightly colored flowers and for reaching a height of up to 7 meters. The only thing you need to know is that you should not water it too much and always keep it in a soft temperature zone.
The thoughts
This plant, despite not being very resistant, surprises with its more than striking flowering during the fall and much of the winter. The appearance that we will achieve in our garden, terrace or balcony is that of a strange, but permanent spring thanks to the coloring of its flowers.
Petunia
Another of the perfect plants to have in a pot and outdoors are petunias. These withstand the sun and high temperatures without the need for high doses of irrigation. In addition, they bloom throughout the year and their trumpet-shaped flowers can be of very different colorations, from pink, red, purple and even white.
The rosemary
This aromatic plant typical of the Mediterranean is perfect to grow in a pot as an outdoor plant for your home or garden. In addition, you can take advantage of the potted rosemary plant to always have a little on hand to give a touch to your dishes.
The Rose
The queens of every garden are, without a doubt, the roses . These plants always related to elegance and romance are very resistant to sun and heat despite their delicate appearance. We recommend choosing which type of rose bush is best suited to the needs of our outdoor area, since not all of them require the same care to promote flowering.
The tulip
This characteristic flower with such striking colors, such as yellow, pink or orange, is perfect for decorating windows and balconies during its flowering season. In addition, tulips resist well once cut, so you can make perfect centerpieces and bouquets to brighten up any celebration.
Thyme
Another aromatic plant used in the kitchen that we can grow in a pot and use as an outdoor plant. The thyme flowers are mauve, although small they are very simple and elegant. In addition, they give off a very peculiar rich aroma. The thyme potted is an acquisition necessary if you have decided to have your own urban garden.
The verbena
Finally, we want to talk to you about these flowers that need little water and sunny places for their flowering during the months between spring and autumn . The flowers of the verbena plant , although small, give a lot of life to the outdoor spaces.
