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Whether you’ve got a bijou balcony, a suntrap terrace or just a patch of patio, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy a lush, flower-filled or foodie-friendly outdoor space. With the right planters and a few clever planting tips, your balcony can become a calm, colourful retreat in no time. 

To help you get started, the experts at LECHUZA have put together some brilliant planting ideas for balconies of all shapes and sizes, using their award-winning, self-watering planters that make gardening simple and stylish.  

Homegrown goodness – from balcony to table 

Growing your own fruit and veg doesn’t need a garden. In fact, container growing is often easier, tidier, and perfect for small spaces.  

• Strawberries 
  No room for a veg patch? No problem. Strawberries are shallow-rooted and do beautifully in small balcony planters, plus they look as good as they taste! Hanging planters or rail-mounted containers keep them off the ground and away from hungry slugs. 

• Lettuce, Rocket & Herbs 
  Salads and herbs like mint, basil and chives thrive in compact spaces, with the added benefit of being able to snip what you need without stepping outside your front door. 

• Onions & Alliums 
  Ideal for containers, these plants like their own space and reward you with structure, flavour and ornamental blooms too. 

• Tomatoes & Peas 
  Climbing crops like cherry tomatoes or peas love a sunny spot. LECHUZA’s TRIO Cottage planter with trellis keeps them upright and contained, while looking smart and orderly.  

Want your plants to really thrive? Try LECHUZA VEGGIEPON, a 100% peat-free, vegan potting mix enriched with natural nutrients (RRP: £15.29 for 6L). Pair it with LECHUZA’s stylish BALCONERA or TRIO planters, ideal for railings or corners of your outdoor space. 

Plant a balcony full of colour 

Whether you’re dreaming of a wild, cottage-style retreat or a modern, elegant look, there’s a plant – and a planter – to match your style.  

• Geraniums & Pelargoniums 
  These classic blooms bring bold colour and flower for months. Pop them in BALCONERA planters or elegant NIDO Cottage hanging baskets (RRP from £35.09) for an instant lift. 

• Cytisus (Broom) 
  This cheerful shrub bursts into colour in spring and early summer, with fragrant flowers that bees love. Try it in LECHUZA’s PALO wooden planter (RRP from £152.99) for a natural, Scandi-style look. 

• Wildflowers 
  Add a sprinkle of wildflower seed to a container and enjoy a mini-meadow buzzing with butterflies and bees. Perfect in the natural wood PALO range. 

• Bloombux 
  This hardy, pest-resistant plant is like boxwood but with vibrant pink blossoms in May and June. Looks stunning in the sleek CANTO Stone square planters (RRP £52.19). 

• Spring Bulbs 
  Plan ahead with bulbs like daffodils and hyacinths – they’ll pop up in spring to brighten your mornings. The CUBETO bowl planter (RRP £24.29) is just the right size for a colourful cluster.