10 outdoor plants for terraces

A terrace is a space where it is tremendously interesting - and recommended, by the way - to put some plants. And it is that, it is not necessary to have a land where to create your garden; in fact, you can have it anywhere ... even in a rather small outdoor space with a paved floor.

If you don't believe me, then you will be able to see what are some of the outdoor plants for terraces that will best withstand the conditions of temperate climates.

Azalea

La azalea It is a beautiful evergreen or deciduous shrub plant depending on the variety that comes from Asia, specifically China. It can reach a height of up to 1,5 meters, which is why it is widely grown in pots. Its flowers are of very cheerful colors, capable of beautifying even more the place where they are.

But for it to flourish it needs a bright exposure (never direct sun), and moderate watering. In addition, it requires that both the water used for irrigation and the substrate have a low, acidic pH between 4 and 6. Resists up to -3ºC.

Common boxwood

The common boxwood is an evergreen shrub or tree native to Europe whose scientific name is Buxus sempervirens. In its natural habitat it can exceed 12 meters in height; Nevertheless, in cultivation it is rarely allowed to exceed 3 meters since it tolerates pruning very well. Anyway, you should know that there are dwarf varieties, like the Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia' or Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa', that barely reach one meter in height.

To grow well it needs direct sun and moderate watering. Don't worry about the cold, well withstands frosts down to -10ºC.

Cassia

Cassia, also known as black branch or field senna, is an evergreen shrub native to southern Brazil and Uruguay that reaches a height of 1,5-2 meters. Its scientific name is Cassia corymbosa, and its leaves are very beautiful bright green, but its flower is even more so. When it blooms, it is quite a spectacle.

Now, you have to put it in full sun and you have to water it moderately. Resists frosts down to -4ºC.

Dwarf horse chestnut

The horse chestnut, whose scientific name is Aesculus hippocastanum, is a magnificent deciduous tree native to the Balkans that can reach 30 meters, but there is a cultivar called Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pumila' that barely reaches 2 meters. Its flowers appear in panicles, and are very showy.

It requires a light exposure, in full sun if the climate is temperate-cold or in semi-shade if it is temperate-warm. Likewise, it must be watered frequently in summer, and less frequently the rest of the year. Use rainwater or lime-free. As for the cold, supports up to -18ºC.

Dimoforteca

The dimorfoteca is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Dimorphotheca. It is native to Africa, and It has a creeping bearing, with a maximum height of 30 centimeters. Its daisy-shaped flowers are of very varied and precious colors.

As if that were not enough, she is very grateful. It grows both in the sun -preferably- and in semi-shade, and does not need to be very aware of it as it resists short periods of drought (of days) quite well. Withstands frosts down to -5ºC.

Geranium

There are many types of geraniums As you can see by clicking on the link, but if they are characterized in something is their flowers. They produce them in great numbers during a good part of the year, and all in exchange for a minimum care. They can reach maximum heights that barely reach one meter, and support pruning.

Place them in a bright exhibition, if possible where the sun hits them directly, and water them frequently avoiding excesses. They resist frosts down to -4ºC depending on the variety.

Lavender

Lavender, belonging to the genus Lavandula, is a perennial bush or subshrub native to the Macaronesian and Mediterranean region, and more isolated also in North Africa, Arabia and South Asia. Reaches a height of up to 1 meter, and its flowers are grouped in inflorescences.

It has to be put in a sunny exposition, and it has to receive moderate watering. Resists well cold and frost down to -7ºCIn addition, it is a plant that repels mosquitoes.

Kangaroo paw

The kangaroo paw, whose scientific name is Anigozanthos flavidus, is a curious perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia that grows to 2 meters. Its leaves are very long and grow in the shape of a rosette, and a cluster of reddish flowers sprouts from the center of it.

It is very interesting especially for places where it rains little, since it is not necessary to water it frequently. Of course, it is very important that the sun shines at all times. Otherwise, withstands frosts down to -4ºC.

Dwarf pine

Do you dream of having a pine tree on your terrace? Then do not hesitate: give the dwarf pine a chance. Its scientific name is Pinus mugo, and is an evergreen conifer native to Europe. In habitat it is common for it to reach 20 meters, but as with the common box, it tolerates pruning quite well. Even so there are really small varietiesas Pinus mugo 'Mughus' that reaches 3 meters, or the Pinus mugo 'Pumilis' up to 5 meters high.

Put it in a sunny exhibition and water it from time to time, avoiding waterlogging. It resists well the cold of up to -18ºC.

Rosebush

The roses They are thorny plants that provide color, and sometimes, depending on the variety, terraces also scent. There are a hundred species native to Asia especially, and many more cultivars and hybrids, all of them characterized by the beauty of their flowers. They can reach heights of between one meter (shrubs) and 10-12 meters (climbers), but all resist pruning well.

They require sun and moderate watering, except in summer which will be frequent. Withstands frosts down to -18ºC, except the pitimini rose bushes which are more delicate and should not be exposed to temperatures below 2-3 degrees below zero.

Which of these outdoor plants for terraces did you like the most? And what less?