Flower
Can you grow Bacopa on a balcony?
Chaenostoma cordatum
Yes — great in containers
Bacopa (Chaenostoma cordatum) grows well on a balcony in a suitable container. It needs partial shade — around 4+ hours of direct sun a day. Flowers over a long period from summer into autumn.. All figures below are sourced from RHS and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sun
⛅ Partial shade (4+ h)
Water
High
Difficulty
Moderate
Hardiness
Annual
Container fit
Excellent
Sow
Tender perennial grown as an annual bedding plant; usually bought as young plants and planted out after frost.
Harvest
Flowers over a long period from summer into autumn.
Good companions: Trails well with other summer bedding in mixed baskets and containers
Balcony tip: A low, trailing plant (to ~10cm high, spreading 0.1-0.5m) that is perfect for the edge of hanging baskets and patio pots; grow in fertile, moist but well-drained compost.
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What size pot does Bacopa need?
Container size for Bacopa isn't specified by our sources for a single value — as a rule, give roots room and don't let a small pot dry out. Check the linked RHS/Almanac page.
How much sun does Bacopa need on a balcony?
Bacopa wants partial shade — about 4+ hours of direct sun daily. Match it to your balcony's aspect before buying seed.
When do you sow Bacopa?
Tender perennial grown as an annual bedding plant; usually bought as young plants and planted out after frost.. Timing shifts with your climate/USDA zone — the linked sources give the detail.
Sources & date
- RHS: Bacopa
- Data as of: 2026-07-10
- Container sizes and timings are guidance — adjust to your climate/USDA zone and balcony aspect.