Flowers used in flower boxes in Switzerland

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A traveler is curious about which types of flowers are commonly used in Swiss flower boxes. They specifically mention various flowers like geraniums and asters and seek advice on the favorites and any flowers that might not be typically used.

Key takeaways:
  • Geraniums are widely favored for their vibrant colors; consider using them in your flower boxes.
  • Check local gardening resources or ask locals for their favorite flower choices for specific regions in Switzerland.
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  • Anonymous
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    26 November 2017 at 23:43:38 #813730

    Looking at photos on line, I am trying to figure out kinds of flowers used in flower boxes. Balcon geraniums? Cascading geraniums, Alpine geraniums? Asters? petunias? Dead nettles? Delphinium? Daisies?

    Any of these not used? Any other flowers that are used?

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    Reply 1 of 2 • 27 November 2017 at 13:18:42 #872324

    If you like it and can grow it, it matters not. Marijuana depends on the canton, I expect.

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    Reply 2 of 2 • 28 November 2017 at 4:01:15 #872325

    Hi FredCH –

    I believe that marijuana might not provide the colors that we see so often.

    I am not a flower child, but I recall that geraniums in general are referred.

    I suspect that Peterli might be able to help us on the specifics in Cantons Geneva (Genf), Vaud (Waadt), Jura,and parts of Fribourg (Freiburg) and Solothurn (Soleure). Also, on the parts of Canton Wallis (Valais) that do not speak German. And, surely, even more…. 😉

    Slowpoke.

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