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North facing balcony looking for fragrant flowering plants

16 years ago

Being a city kid all my life, I'm excited to have my first balcony space for planting. It is incredibly bright throughout the day but since it faces north, there isnt any direct sun. Can anyone suggest hardy fragrant plants that is appropriate for container planting and does not need direct sun? container suggestion and source would be great as well. I was thinking that perhaps i should get an oversize fiberglass type container so it will require less frequent watering. Please help

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shadylainie
16 years ago
It will probably have to be only house plants in the summer and off hand I can;t think of any fragrant flowering house plants sorry. if I think of any I will let you know.
citrusnut
16 years ago
You can try night blooming jasmine and/or gardenia. Both will bloom in very bright light.
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posiegirl
16 years ago
I have the same kind of balcony arrangement you do, and I grow lilies. These are Stargazers.

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