What flowers would plant a (very) small flower garden on a balcony in toronto?

I live in a highrise in downtown toronto with a small Julliette balcony on the 31st floor. It is enclosed and gets lots of sun...(and wind). I am facing west and love bright colours. I have never really had a garden, can anyone help me??

What flowers would plant a (very) small flower garden on a balcony in toronto?
It sounds like you need information on container and/or patio gardening. Here is a link to a good website that covers the information you need:





http://www.greenpatio.com/





One of the biggest concerns with the plants you choose will be the effect the wind has on them at that elevation. Keep in mind that they will dry out quicker than at ground level and will need more frequent watering. You can pick and choose species based on these environmental facrtors.





Good luck with your urban highrise gardening endeavors.
Reply:I would go with petunia's (wave petunia's will hang down--would your windy area tug and break them off?). Together with petunia's I would go with geranium, marigold and the deep burgundy sweet potato vines. A little miracle grow fertilizer in your watering can will keep them thriving in patio planters.


Deadhead the flowers (pick the dead heads off) to keep them blooming throughout summer.
Reply:I live in an area with a similar climate and Ive done small containers before.. I did a really small bowl or basket with a dracena spike in the back, a geranium for color in the middle and an ivy draping over the front. Throw in some dusty miller for texture and foliage. It's a very hardy and long lived mix.
Reply:purple waves