Potted plants for my 4th floor flat balcony?

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  1. aeinhardt

    aeinhardt Apprentice Gardener

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    Thing is I don't know what would be suitable, like what kind of flowers and if I can get a blueberry plant. Also does one need to change the soil of potted plants frequently? If so I buy an extra pot yes?
    Apparently plants arrive with just the pot. Assuming I already know how to care for the plants, what do I need to buy and have before ordering plants? I know I'd need saucers for drainage, but what else?
    Let me type the scenario for you if it will help.

    I have a balcony, in the south of England where it can get windy, and I want to put something out there. I decided on a fruit plant, a couple herbs and flowers. What do I do to care for them during, say, a year?

    I am sorry, I simply don't know much about this. But I do like nature, and I'd love to look at my balcony from the outside and see it as a pleasing view.
     
  2. longk

    longk Total Gardener

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    What direction does the balcony face?
    Blueberry needs an acidic soil so you will need some ericacious compost for that. For herbs grow basil as an annual and parsley as a potential perennial (both can be bought from a supermarket and potted up a size or two). Sage (Salvia officionalis) will probably prove hardy.
    Flowers? Why not try some climbers up a trellis or along the balcony railings?
     
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