What plant does well in full sun all day?
Crape myrtle, rose of sharon, maybe some azalea? Or maybe some evergreen shrubs if you want some color year round. I plant full sun plants in areas like that and they have always done really well! They can handle the hottest parts of the day. What is the best plant for a hot sunny porch? Include plants that will thrive in heat and sun, with long-lasting flowers or colorful foliage. These include petunias, coneflower, hibiscus, verbena and angelonia. Find more on how to grow verbena in pots and hanging baskets.
Which plant is best for direct sunlight?
Plants in the “Full Sun Lovers” category, such as cacti, succulents, lavender, aloe vera, and geraniums, thrive in direct sunlight. Those that require “Full to Partial Sun,” like croton, snake plant, jade plant, areca plant, and rubber plant, do well with some shade or filtered sunlight. Full sun means 6+ hours of sun per day, while direct sun describes the straight path of light to the leaves, more so describing the intensity of light. A plant that needs full sunlight requires at least six to eight hours of sunshine (or more) per day to produce enough energy through photosynthesis.
What plants are good for a sunny balcony?
Plants that do well on a sunny balcony include daisy, Agapanthus, jasmine, Campanula, Yucca, banana plant, lemon tree, Spanish daisy, nasturtium, olive tree, geranium, petunia, lobelia and herbs such as sage, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Heat-tolerant terrace plants like aloe vera, hibiscus, lemongrass, bougainvillea, and crotons perform well in Indian summers. These plants can withstand direct sunlight and high temperatures.