Balcony doesn't get much sun
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DMONDA
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What plants can I have on my balcony. There is a 4 story across from me that block my sun. I would say I get about an hour of sun light. I want the most bang for the buck. I hope you know what I mean. I thought about a flowering bush, but not sure if that would work.
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There are shade plants that will work,however how much space do you have for pots etc?
My favorite flowers that thrive in the shade are impatiens. I have them in my shaded flower boxes.
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All of the above, plus caladium bulbs. You could plant variegated English Ivy in a pot and train it on a trellis embedded in the pot -- on a balcony, it won't become invasive in the landscape.
Begonias do well in shade as well as the above mentioned plants.
I also have a fairly shaded balcony and just love it! Our southern Ontario Summers are very hot and humid and, many times, too uncomfortable to sit out. I have two faux wicker modern-looking (floor) planters I fill with Boston Ferns. They remind me of those lovely old porches with graceful hanging ferns all around and are such a classic look. However, if you want color, Olivia is correct in suggesting Begonias and shade loving Impatiens will look nice too.