Spring is the most beautiful time of the year for every gardener and lover of balcony cultivation. We have prepared a clear guide to planting adapted to Czech conditions.

When to plant ingredients on the balcony or in the garden: Spring guide

Spring planting - when and what?

The Czech climate is unstable, so the most important rule is: don't rush it. The key date is approximately May 15 – the day of the frozen men (St. Pankrác, Servác and Bonifác).

February - March:

  • Start pre-growing ingredients inside: tomatoes, peppers, basil, parsley.
  • Pansies, peas and tulip bulbs can be planted on the balcony in a sheltered position.

April:

Pansies, daffodils and hyacinths
  • Pansies, daffodils and hyacinths can handle temperatures around 0 °C.
  • Also plant geraniums (geraniums) - but in a sheltered spot or bring them inside at night.
  • You can plant lettuce, spinach and onions in the bed.

After May 15:

  • Only now safely out with tomatoes, peppers, basil, petunias, geraniums and verbena.
  • Cucumbers and zucchini are suited to a soil temperature of at least 15 °C.

Plants for sunny balconies and terraces

Balcony full of green plants and flowers
  • Geraniums (geraniums) – undemanding, colorful and long-flowering
  • Petunias – they look magical in hanging baskets
  • Verbena and lobelia - great for hanging containers
  • Lavender – smells good, attracts bees and is undemanding
  • Cherry tomatoes – practical and decorative at the same time

Plants for semi-shaded and shaded balconies

Gardening tools and flowers by the wall
  • Begonia – abundant flowering even without direct sun
  • Fuschie – elegant overhanging flowers
  • Hosta – distinctive leaves in various shades of green
  • Impatiens – undemanding, blooming all summer
  • Ferns - add a jungle effect

Ideas for plant combinations

Colorful flowers in the garden

Try the combination of geranium + lobelia + verbena for a classic, colorful effect. For a modern minimalist balcony, try lavender + sage + rosemary. You can create a romantic balcony with climbing hydrangea, fuchsia and white petunias.

Decoration for a cozy balcony

Woman having breakfast on a cozy balcony overlooking the city
  • Light chains (LED) for an evening atmosphere
  • Wooden or wicker boxes instead of plastic
  • Small folding table and chair made of rattan or bamboo
  • Jute or terracotta accessories for natural aesthetics

The entire range of gardening tools, soil, fertilisers, boxes and decorative elements can be found in Tesco or hobby stores in the Shopland shopping centre.

We wish you a beautiful gardening season full of colors, scents and success!