A well-decorated terrace works no less than a personal ecosystem that gives you a much-needed break from the chaos and exhaustion of day-to-day life. If you want to give your terrace garden a facelift, do it effortlessly with these easy-to-maintain rooftop plants. The list contains a mix of indoor and outdoor plants that are perfect for designing any space and enhancing its beauty. So, get a cup of your favourite tea and read out this writing piece..
Sunflowers
Though sunflowers turn to the sun every morning, don’t you also enjoy waking up to their beauty each day? Sunflowers are classic, easy-to-grow and easy-to-maintain plants that are well-enjoyed by every garden in the UAE. They are those happy flowers that make an eye-catching statement, work as a perfect edible crop and spread freshness & brightness all around. So, for those who have just started on their journey to decorating their terrace, it’s best to begin with these towering yellow beauties.
Daylilies
As soon as anyone’s eyes fall on the large, colourful blooms of the daylily plant, they are bound to feel enchanted. Also known as Hemerocallis, daylilies are among the most adaptable flowering plants that are heat-tolerant as well as winter-hardy. This makes them ideal to survive the UAE climatic conditions. Furthermore, the plant is an amazingly low-maintenance perennial – easy to grow, survives neglect and is pest-free – which allows it to add effortless lushness to any space.
Rose of Sharon
If you are looking for rooftop plants in Dubai that are eye-catching and impress the passerby in no time, rose of Sharon is for you. Also known as Hibiscus Syriacus, the rose of Sharon is a popular flowering shrub that will add a burst of colour to your landscape with its striking blooms. It is a summer plant, blooming after many plants have already flowered. And its blooms are there to enchant until the weather starts to cool after the fall. The point of attraction here is not only its dazzling looks but also its easygoing nature. The flower is tolerant to a range of unfavourable conditions, such as heat, humidity and air pollution.
Bougainvillaea
As your terrace receives enough sunlight, this plant will give way to vibrant and colourful ground cover. Bougainvillaea is a popular, trailing flowering plant that will spice up your plain terrace in no time. Hang it in a basket or container or let it train on trellises, Bougainvillaeas are quite adaptable. Moreover, they are quite an easy-going summer flowering plant (drought-tolerant, sun-loving, etc.) that are absolutely beautiful. The plant is usually grown well in large pots. Do note that the larger the pot, the better for the plant. So, for those in search of a no-fuss plant, bougainvillaea will delight you with brilliant blooms nearly year-round.
Petunias
Add a pop of colour to your rooftop by bringing home colourful petunias. They are among the popular houseplants that come in a wide range of hues, shades and textures. Petunias are fragrant flowers that bloom from spring until frost. Best of all, no matter how fragile they look, they are surprisingly easy to grow and care for. So, make your garden an eye candy by growing a wide variety of petunias.
Yellow Trumpet Flower
Having a cluster of yellow, fabulous, fragrant and trumpet-shaped flowers, the yellow trumpet will offer a beautiful backdrop. Also known as Esperanza, yellow trumpet flowers are among attractive rooftop plants that grow several feet, especially in a warm climate. If you want to attract friendly insects, such as butterflies, bees or hummingbirds, to your casa, plant this ornamental plant have the surrounding air smell amazing.
If you’re looking for a way to add some life to your terrace, consider adding some easy-to-maintain rooftop plants. These plants can brighten up any space and provide you with a little bit of extra greenery, without much effort.