Oh, we love plants! From houseplants to those we admire in parks and Japanese gardens, they make our everyday lives so much more enchanting! If you’re in the mood for a little more nature, even in Paris, here are the best outdoor hardy plants to choose for your little balcony.
Heather, the indestructible outdoor plant par excellence
This pretty plant is a force of nature. It’s so easy to grow, there’s no risk of unpleasant surprises! Heather is equally resistant to heat and cold. Its worst enemy? Too much water! As you can see, it’s best not to be too generous when it comes to watering. Apart from that, the plant will do just fine on your balcony, as long as it gets plenty of light!
Hydrangea, for beautiful flowers on your balcony
This pretty flower will bring color to the gray winter months. Although it’s advisable to protect it with a tarpaulin on frosty days, the hydrangea is quite resistant to low temperatures. It lives well in a pot and will flourish with the right watering.
Miscanthus, one of the best-known outdoor puncture-proof plants
This pretty, fluffy plant from the grass family is virtually indestructible. It copes easily with forgotten watering, needs no pruning whatsoever and remains decorative well into the autumn and winter. It’s simple: nothing scares it: snow, heat, frost, strong winds… A plant that can live up to 20 years, no less!
Boxwood, the indestructible little shrub
If you like to hide away from prying eyes, boxwood will become your best friend. This little shrub is not only highly decorative if you take the time to prune it properly, it can withstand extreme temperatures… down to -20°! A force of nature!
Yucca, a touch of the exotic outside
If you’re looking to add a touch of the tropics to your outdoors, you’ll love yucca. This plant doesn’t need much water and loves the sun! However, depending on the variety, it may need to be covered in winter to protect it from frost.
Carnation, a hardy, edible outdoor plant
This sublime yellow and orange variegated flower will delight your outdoors. Contrary to its name, this plant is native to South and Central America. From summer to autumn, it’s a favorite spot for bees and butterflies. What’s more, this edible flower is a marvel in your salads! Its sworn enemy? Frost! If temperatures drop too low, it dies. So keep an eye out for it if you’re planning to add it to your window box.
Japanese Aucuba, a graphic outdoor plant
You may have already seen it in parks and public gardens. With its beautiful colors, the aucuba leaves no one indifferent. This force of nature is a robust plant, resistant to everything that frightens plants: cold, frost, drought, disease and pollution. Although, like all plants, it loves the sun, it adapts very well to a semi-shaded area. An ideal plant for those who don’t have a green thumb.
Jasmine, a fragrant, hardy climber
Known for its intoxicating fragrance, jasmine might at first appear to be a delicate, fragile plant. But it’s quite the opposite! Cold, drought? No problem for jasmine! On the other hand, it doesn’t like strong winds at all. So it’s best to install it in a place where it’s sheltered from the wind. This climbing plant will be even more beautiful if you install a stake for it to cling to. Winter jasmine blooms beautifully from December to April!
Rosemary, one of the easiest outdoor evergreens to care for
The star of our kitchens, rosemary is a very easy-to-care-for aromatic plant. It can withstand extreme temperatures, from -12°c to drought. In short, it doesn’t require much effort on a daily basis.
Heuchera, a colorful perennial plant
If you don’t know how to dose your watering, this plant will forgive you your forgetfulness without batting an eyelid. Colorful and easy to care for, this pretty plant boasts beautiful leaves in (almost) every color. In the ground or in a pot, it’s sure to please!