Herb
Can you grow Chamomile on a balcony?
Matricaria chamomilla
Yes — great in containers
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) grows well on a balcony in a pot of at least 20 litres (about 30 cm deep). It needs full sun — around 6+ hours of direct sun a day. Starts flowering in as little as ten weeks; cut-and-come-again, blooms spring through early autumn. All figures below are sourced from RHS and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Sun
☀️ Full sun (6+ h)
Min. pot
20 L · 30 cm
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
Annual
Container fit
Excellent
Sow
Start indoors in spring, about 6–8 weeks before the last frost; or direct sow. Can also be autumn-sown.
Harvest
Starts flowering in as little as ten weeks; cut-and-come-again, blooms spring through early autumn
Good companions: Cucumbers, brassicas and other herbs; attracts bees, butterflies and hoverflies
Balcony tip: A container at least 30cm (1ft) wide keeps roots from drying out too fast; water regularly but avoid waterlogging, which can kill the plant.
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What size pot does Chamomile need?
Chamomile needs a container of at least 20 litres, roughly 30 cm deep. Bigger pots dry out more slowly and give better yields on a balcony.
How much sun does Chamomile need on a balcony?
Chamomile wants full sun — about 6+ hours of direct sun daily. Match it to your balcony's aspect before buying seed.
When do you sow Chamomile?
Start indoors in spring, about 6–8 weeks before the last frost; or direct sow. Can also be autumn-sown.. Timing shifts with your climate/USDA zone — the linked sources give the detail.
Sources & date
- RHS: Chamomile
- Old Farmer's Almanac: Chamomile
- Data as of: 2026-07-10
- Container sizes and timings are guidance — adjust to your climate/USDA zone and balcony aspect.