Nowadays, Juliet Balcony act as a beautiful architectural feature where colourful flowers complete the look like a fine piece of jewellery.
Initially, they were built for functional reasons solely for extra natural light and airflow in colder buildings.
They became an architectural statement in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries representing sophistication and elegance. In the early 19th century, Juliet balconies became more popular in the UK, in the era of romanticism, high fashion, glamour and extravagance.
The Best Plants For Juliet Balcony
Pansy - partial shade lover, may require twice daily watering during warmer weather.
Impatiens - water them regularly, keep them moist, but not too wet. They tend to grow well in partial sun.
Begonias - prefer shady corners, they do not require a lot of water.
Marigold - very little water, full sunshine lover.
Verbena - very little water. loves full sunshine.
Morning Glory - full sun, little water.
Pelargonium - full sun all day, water every two to three days.
Petunia - full sunshine required, no need to be watered that often.
These plants are perfect for creating vibrant balcony vibes. You can have them delivered to your doorstep at gardeningdirect.co.uk.
How To Decorate a Juliet Balcony With Plants
Place the sun-loving plants toward the front, where they'll receive all the light they require. Plants that like shady corners place them at the bottom where they can hide from direct sun. Make sure plants on the top are providing enough shade for the bottom ones.
Choose the colours that complement or contrast each other. Create enough diversity to be interesting and unique without looking cluttered or chaotic. You could also pick one statement plant or have multiple small ones - whatever brings you joy.
Choose The Balcony Planters Carefully
Before you choose pots for your balcony, consider things like the weight and colours. Make sure the pots are light and safely hanged on the balcony top rail. You can make your containers weigh even less by filling the bottoms with coco coir, which provides an excellent drainage system. The ones you decide to place at the bottom of the balcony, please use heavier wind-resistant pots. You can get the zero-waste shipping coco coir on Etsy.
Also, make sure drainage is good, and you are not putting too much weight on the balcony. If you're unsure, ask for professional help. To get a cohesive look - match the colour of the pots with the flowers.
No matter how small, every balcony deserves a chance to become an oasis for your soul. All you need to do now is open those windows widely and enjoy the stunning view you created.
When it comes to bringing natural beauty inside - Biophilic Interior Design sets the perfect example of how to incorporate nature into our indoor environment properly. With its focus on creating a calming home filled with visual connection with nature while improving happiness, health and productivity.
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