I can’t think of my garden without the hanging basket flowers. They add so much color to my space. As I get up in the morning and have a look at them sitting pretty on my window boxes, I have the most fulfilling feeling. The Sun rays bathing the flowers further soothe my eyes and give a good kick-start to my day.
My collection of hanging baskets of flowers includes petunia and blue bacopas. Do you want to know about more flowers you can grow in a hanging basket? Let’s explore.
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Best Hanging Basket Flowers For Your Garden
A hanging basket with flowers can elevate the aesthetics of a landscape. Also, you can place it on your porch, balcony, or terrace to enhance the architectural features of your house.
Here, I have curated some ideas for types of hanging basket flowers. These are easy to grow and colorful.
1. Petunias: The Hanging Basket Flowers For Hummingbirds
Do you love hummingbirds and want your windowbox to have a touch of color? You have to choose petunia hanging basket flowers.
Did You Know?
Petunia flowers produce a large amount of nectar. So, these attract hummingbirds in large numbers. The nectar of these flowers provides the birds with adequate calories and is good for their digestive system. Put it in a box.
Petunia flowers grow in bulk, and you will get a lot of color varieties in these flowers. Further, these flowers can be available in monotone or bi-color combinations.
The common variety in the bi-color petunia flowers are white blossoms with a touch of red or pink lines.
You will get the maximum number of petunia flowers in summer and spring (not in hot climates). However, it keeps blooming until autumn.
Petunia plants need generous watering and Sunlight. Also, you need to pinch the dead flowers if you want to maximize the number of flowers in your plants.
2. Hanging Fuchsia
You can pick hanging fuchsia if you are looking for summer hanging basket flowers. However, these are not suitable for the summer season in an extremely hot climate. They grow well in cold climates and coastal areas.
The flowers of the plants also attract a large number of hummingbirds. These flowers look beautiful with a unique pendant or bell-like shape.
These flowers start blooming in early June, and you will see flowers blossoming till autumn. Along with being one of the best hanging basket flowers, hanging fuchsias are also great for planting in garden beds and and will look great as garden borders.
3. Begonia Boliviensis
Do you want to have the most vibrant basket plant for your house? You can go for begonia boliviensis. The flowers of these plants are vibrant and they look more beautiful with the leaves in the shape of angel wings.
These beautiful flowers cannot withstand extremely cold weather conditions. You can preserve the tubers of these plants in winter and plant them in early spring.
The flowers will start blossoming late in the spring and continue through the summer. You will get the flowers till autumn.
4. Blue Bacopa
Do you want to know about the easiest-to-grow plants in a hanging basket? You can pick blue bacopa. The only thing with this plant is that it needs consistent moisture.
The foliage of these plants has a nice texture. If you want the plants to have the maximum number of flowers, you have to make sure that they get full exposure to the Sunlight in the daytime.
However, during the afternoon, keep the plants in the shade.
5. Million Bells
Do you want your garden to have hanging basket flowers blossoming throughout the year? You must pick Calibrachoa, also known as Million Bells.
These flowers grow in hanging baskets when they get complete exposure to the Sun. Flowers will not bloom or will be less numerous if you keep the plants in the shade.
These flowers are very similar to petunias in their structure. However, they are smaller and more delicate. In addition, just as I said, these flowers will keep blooming throughout the year.
However, you will enjoy the maximum number of flowers during the summer season.
Be a little careful while watering these plants. They need moisture, but you should only water them when the soil has dried up.
6. Sunpatiens
Sunpatients are very similar to impatiens flowers. However, you cannot grow impatiens if your garden is filled with Sunny locations.
Sunpatients grow well under bright Sunlight, and they need thorough watering. You have to be very careful about keeping the soil moisturized while growing Sunpatiens, as the plants will start wilting if the soil is completely dry.
Sunpatiens also need proper fertilization if you want to grow healthy plants and flowers in good numbers.
7. Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Do you want a creeper for your house that will cover the gates and arches in a beautiful way? You must go for black-eyed Susan vine plants. These plants grow vigorously. Further, you can grow them as hanging basket flowers or on a trellis.
Black-eyed Susan vine flowers are available in various shades. You can make your choice among red, orange, yellow, white, and rose shades.
The flowers of these plants start blossoming in spring and they continue through summer and fall.
Some Other Hanging Basket Flowers For Your Garden
As a plant mommy, I know it’s difficult to keep your choices limited in flowers and plants. So, along with discussing the seven best hanging basket flowers, I thought of sharing the names of some other flowering plants that you can grow in hanging baskets.
Purpurea
This is the most rigorous and easy-to-grow flowering plant I have come across. It can withstand extreme weather conditions and grow like a wildfire.
The purple foliage and lavender flowers with streaks of yellow and white are delightful for the eyes.
Lantana
Lantana plants are adored for their beautiful cultivars. Some of the cultivars also have blooms of different shades.
These plants grow well in full Sunlight.
Final Words
Growing hanging basket flowers is a beautiful way to boost the aesthetic appeal of your balcony or home garden. The flowers in full bloom and the foliage also add a refreshing vibe to any space.
You can choose any of the plants I have mentioned here if you want to grow flowers in a basket. You can even try some other variations like verbena and sweet potato vine.
That’s it! Get set to grow beautiful flowers in a hanging basket and add a pop of color to your garden. Also, don’t forget to comment if you find this article helpful for growing plants in a basket.
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