Birds & Blooms

Hummingbird Container Gardening

Container gardening tips to attract hummingbirds and create a colorful oasis of plants and flowers in your own backyard.

Transform your yard into a metropolis for hummingbirds with simple, stunning containers they will love. These recipes and photos are from our friends at Proven Winners.

Elegant Earth Tones

For a container that is as pleasing to hummingbirds as other gardeners, try planting this combination. The hummers love the Superbells®, which cascade over the side of the planter. The other plants fill out the container and are easy to maintain.

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You only need two ingredients.




Invitation for Hummers

What better way to lure hummingbirds to your yard than with a container filled with colorful flowers? This combination (bottom, right) only has two ingredients, but will be a hit with the hummers. The bright-red cuphea bloom continuously to satisfy a never-ending stream of flying friends throughout the summer.

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Weigela is a great option for a container.













Eye-Catching Arrangement

Hummingbirds will love the flowers in this combo. Typically planted as a small landscape shrub, the weigela works well in a large container, too. Put it in the middle of your planter, and the hummingbirds won't be able to stay away!