An open balcony or terrace can be beautiful any time of the year. Most indoor plants are recommended to be brought indoors for the winter, but there are frost-resistant specimens.
Juniper
It is a coniferous plant capable of wintering in harsh conditions. Even the complete freezing of the earth in a pot is not afraid of him.
The juniper does not have special requirements for the soil, but it is still recommended to add a little peat and sand to the pot.
It does not tolerate stagnant moisture, so it is better to refuse intensive watering. This is especially true for the cold season, when it is recommended to sharply limit watering.
Erica and Heather
These plants are outwardly similar to each other. The main difference lies in the flowering period: heather blooms from August to November, while Erica blooms from January to July.
The advantages of common heather are that when the temperature drops, the plant actually dies, but at the same time retains its decorative appearance. That is why watering it in winter is not necessary at all.
Heather and Erica do not have special requirements for the quality of the soil. However, it is not recommended to choose a calcined substrate.
Euonymus
The plant is prized for its size. It can grow up to 60 cm, and if you put it near the wall, then up to 2 m. In winter, the euonymus change the color of the leaves to purple-red, and in the spring it returns to its original appearance.
It feels comfortable at a temperature of + 18 ... -200 in summer and about +60 in winter. In order for the euonymus to withstand more severe conditions, it is necessary to put a wooden board or a piece of foam plastic under the pot, then wrap it with batting together with the pot. In addition, it is recommended to drastically reduce watering.
Cotoneaster
It is an evergreen creeping plant. After severe frosts, a white border forms on its leaves. Against its background, red fruits look very unusual.
For wintering, the cotoneaster must be protected. This applies not only to the roots, but to the entire plant as a whole. To do this, you can use either a special hood or thick paper.
Boxwood
The plant can grow very large, but it can be bonsai or sculptured to fit on the balcony.
Boxwood can be located on an open balcony or terrace, but for this you need to ensure the air temperature is not lower than +100.
Small conifers
In the conditions of the terrace, my open balcony will feel good with coniferous evergreens. There are dwarf species that are ideal for this.
These include cypress or thuja. These plants have not only an original appearance, but also a pleasant tart smell. Such conifers can tolerate air temperatures down to -50.
A dwarf spruce can also be placed on the open terrace. Its advantage is that it is resistant to wind and frost.
However, you need to be prepared for the fact that the balcony spruce will be more sensitive than the one that was grown in the open field. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a wooden or ceramic pot, which is additionally insulated with non-woven material.
Another plant that is suitable for an open balcony is a globular pine. For her, neither cold winds, nor the harsh winter sun, nor low temperatures are terrible. However, the roots are worth protecting.
Such frost-resistant plants are unpretentious to care for. However, you can't forget about them either, because any flowers love attention.
