Top 7 Patio Potted Plants for Balcony Gardens

Those who enjoy having a bit of greenery and life around their home may feel as though it can be difficult to achieve when you live in a small space. The good news? Utilizing available space like your balcony for houseplants can be a great way to exercise your green thumb and grow some of your favorite plants.

But with that in mind, what are some of the best patio plants that are easy to grow on a balcony garden? If you’re looking to start your own patio gardens, let’s take a look at the top seven patio potted plants that we recommend growing on your balcony!

 

1. The Arbequina Olive Tree

Are you a fan of growing your own fruits and vegetables? If so, one plant that you should definitely consider growing on your balcony is the Arbequina Olive Tree. This incredible tree is capable of producing up to 20 pounds of olives each year, and its fruit is packed with antioxidants. More importantly, the Arbequina Olive Tree is self-pollinating. It is a little bit more high-maintenance than some of the other plants on this list, but you can automate the process by using plant grow kits to keep them watered with limited supervision. 

2. The Red Braided Hibiscus Tree

Hibiscus flowers are fragrant and stunningly beautiful. For the flower lover, these can be incredible flowers to adorn your balcony. The Red Braided Hibiscus Tree is low-maintenance, attracts a wide range of pollinators that can help other plants in the vicinity thrive, and grows tropical reblooming flowers that make a dramatic statement. If you like a healthy mix of fruit, vegetables, and flowers in your garden, consider adding these trees alongside some of the other trees on this list to your balcony garden. 

3. The Red Double Knock Out® Rose Tree

There are a lot of houseplants that are considered low-maintenance, which can be a major benefit for many people starting their own garden. However, they may not be as gorgeous as some of the flowers they wish to grow. This is why plants like the Red Double Knock Out® Rose Tree are often a crowd favorite. The Red Double Knock Out® Rose Tree is pest and disease resistant, reblooms all year long so that you never have to say goodbye to its beautiful flowers, and is heat and drought tolerant so that you don’t have to worry about accidentally hurting the plant by forgetting to water it or leaving it out in extreme temperatures. What could be better than that? 

4. The Frost Proof Gardenia Shrub

If you live in a colder region, one of the biggest challenges you may face is finding plants that will thrive in your climate. One plant that we recommend for those who are worried about frost is the Frost Proof Gardenia Shrub. The Frost Proof Gardenia Shrub is a fragrant shrub that produces gorgeous white blooms that are sure to delight your senses. Its glossy foliage is deer resistant, so you don’t have to worry about a critter coming by to snack on it. If you’re looking for something a bit smaller to feature in your balcony garden, this shrub is an excellent choice. 

5. The Arapaho Blackberry Bush

Berries are a delicacy across the states, and those who want to enjoy them in the summer might want to grow their own Arapaho Blackberry Bush. The Arapaho Blackberry Bush is an excellent berry bush for several reasons. Besides producing medium to large sweet blackberries, this bush has no thorns, is maintenance-free, and is self-pollinating. If you’re looking to cultivate a small garden with dwarf varieties of fruit trees, definitely add this bush to your balcony!

6. The Pinky Winky® Hydrangea Tree

The Pinky Winky® Hydrangea Tree is the perfect plant for those looking to incorporate bursts of color into their flower garden. Aptly named, the Pinky Winky® Hydrangea Tree grows up to four or five feet tall and produces showy strawberry pink flowers that would pair well with other plants like the Red Braided Hibiscus Tree. This tree is also low-maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about constantly tending to it in order to enjoy its spectacular blooms. 

7. The Black Knight Butterfly Bush

While the name of this bush might not immediately evoke feelings of brightness or summer, don’t be fooled. The Black Knight Butterfly Bush is a gorgeous plant with deep purple conical flowers that have a ton of street appeal. Most importantly, they attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, they’re drought-resistant, and they’re low-maintenance. 

Are Balconies Good For Potted Plants?

Giant backyard gardens are often the types of gardens we see advertised, but not everyone has the space needed to create these outdoor areas and grow the plants that they love. Fortunately, there are a ton of gorgeous plants that are easy to maintain and will easily fit right on your balcony. Use the list of stunning plants provided above to gain more inspiration and insight into what your balcony garden will look like, what types of plants you want in it, and how you can leverage the benefits of each plant to create a gorgeous, self-sustaining garden. 

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