Start your gardening journey by planting these 10 flowers on your terrace to add a human touch and make your terrace garden feel more inviting and personal. All these flowers are suitable to grow as per the Indian climatic conditions.

1. Petunia flower

Petunias are an excellent choice for terrace gardens, as they provide a long blooming season, come in various colors, and can be used in containers to enhance the garden space. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, making them well-suited for terrace environments.

2. Marigold

Marigold is easy to grow, low maintenance, and adds vibrant colors. It can be grown in containers, making it ideal for terrace spaces with its ability to attract butterflies and ward off pests. Marigolds are well-suited for Indian climatic conditions.

3. Hibiscus

Hibiscus can be grown in pots and adds a tropical feel to the space. It prefers a sunny and warm location, making it well-suited for terrace environments. Hibiscus can be grown indoors and outdoors on the balcony or terrace, and blooms from April to November.

4. Sunflower

Sunflowers can be grown in pots and add a cheerful, vibrant touch to the space. There are compact varieties that are well-suited for container gardening, making them ideal for terrace environments with limited space, which makes the sunflower the best option to grow on your terrace.

5. Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is known for its vibrant and colorful bracts (modified leaves). It can be grown in large containers, providing a showy display and vertical interest. Bougainvillea is well-suited for terrace environments with ample sunlight and well-drained soil, making it a perfect addition to beautify your terrace.

6. Geranium

Geraniums are another excellent choice for a terrace garden, as they are easy to grow and come in various colors. They require a warm and sunny location, with at least six hours of sun daily. Geraniums can be grown in containers with quality potting soil and should be watered regularly. They are well-suited for terrace environments and can be used to create beautiful and colorful displays.

7. Calendula

Calendula is easy to grow, low maintenance, and adds vibrant colors. It can be grown in containers, making it ideal for terrace spaces with its ability to attract butterflies and ward off pests. Calendula is well-suited for Indian climatic conditions, requiring partial to full sun.

8. Lantana

Lantana is known for its vibrant and colorful flowers. It can be grown in large containers, providing a showy display, and attracting butterflies. Lantana thrives in warm, sunny locations and is well-suited for terrace environments, making it a perfect addition to beautify your terrace.

9. Dahlia

Dahlias are a fantastic choice for a terrace garden, known for their stunning and vibrant blooms. Compact varieties like ‘Gallery’ dahlias are well-suited for containers, thriving in well-drained soil and ample sunlight. They offer a variety of colors and bloom extensively from mid-summer to fall, making them a beautiful addition to any terrace space.

10. Zinnia

Zinnias are an excellent choice for a terrace garden, known for their vibrant colors and ease of growth. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil, making them well-suited for container gardening on the terrace. With proper care, zinnias can bloom throughout the summer, adding a beautiful burst of color to the space.

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