Lush, flowering geraniums look great against this bare wall in patinated planters. Other sun-loving plants such as white lavender (Lavandula augustifolia) and silver nickel vine (Dichondra argentea) go well with them. In summer, geraniums are considered the queen of bedding and balcony plants. There are many reasons for this: They are easy to care for, hardy and diverse. They also bloom abundantly and continuously from spring through to autumn. Upright geraniums - also known as zonal geraniums - are ideal for pots and containers.