Roses are a patio favorite for their enticing perfume. Compact cultivars like Nature Hills' apricot-hued 'Just Joey' are ideal for balcony pots. Jessica Mercer of Plant Addicts recommends hybrid tea roses or tiny roses, which look like their bigger counterparts but are smaller.
Potted spring bulbs may brighten a balcony after winter. Hyacinths have great aroma. They also make excellent interior cut flowers. Hyacinth bulbs may be bought as plug plants in spring or planted in pots in autumn. Bulbs need well-draining soil to avoid rotting.
With its fragrant summer blossoms, low-growing sweet alyssum softens balcony pot or hanging basket edges. In coastal gardens, it thrives in well-draining, sunny soil. Burpee's 'Carpet of Snow' and 'Royal Carpet' seeds produce small white and purple flowers, respectively.
These cheerful potted plants (geraniums) provide color to a sunny balcony and are a favorite for Mediterranean landscapes. The scented foliage is lovely, and various types smell different. I like rose-scented ones, although apple, citrus, and mint are all available.
Jessica responds, 'Gardenias have fragrant blossoms too. Gardenia's traditional aroma has floral, fruity, and vanilla overtones. According to Jessica, not all gardenias are ideal for container gardening, so choose ones under three feet tall.
Laural is one of the greatest plants for balcony scent, according to Ferry-Morse gardening expert Rebecca Sears. She explains, 'This perennial herb will come back year after year.
Rebecca says, 'Not only will this plant provide some lovely, colorful blossoms to your area, but the leaves will bring a herbal, lemony aroma like a cup of Earl Grey tea.' She also notes that it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Mint spreads fast, so grow it in pots. If you want a balcony herb garden, it's easy-care and fragrant. Freshly cut, aromatic leaves enhance salads, sweets, and hot or cold beverages. Variety includes pineapple mint from Burpee, which bears variegated leaves.