Hummingbird Plants Plants For Sale In Hartford

The bright red 2" tubular blooms of the Firecracker Vine are born in profusion from summer to fall on this vigorous but small growing perennial vine that appears to have been perfectly designed for hummingbirds.

Bronze and reddish-orange tinged green foliage provides the backdrop for the display. A tough and durable S Florida native that can be grown as a perennial in the northern parts of its range.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. All atop a low mounding and spreading to sprawling perennial Salvia. Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed...

Sharp drainage and good air circulation will help to ensure their longevity. This Agastache is a pollinator magnet that is well suited to the garden, landscape, and in containers. One of the best").

An upright to arching shrubby perennial. Attracts Hummingbirds. In the portion of its range where freezes occur it can be grown as an annual or if protected with a mulch it is generally reliably perennial well into zone 8.

In zones 5 and 6 it is suggested that you tie up the foliage atop the crown to give added winter protection. Deadheading, by cutting the flower stalk all the way back, is said to help promote flowering especially with the repeat flowering types.

Glowing intense red, 1" long tubular flowers are born along short spikes from summer to frost on this vigorous selection of the drought tolerant Autumn Sage. Welch's article " Autumn Sage: Salvia greggii " from the Texas Cooperative Extension.

An easy to grow and pest resistant perennial that provides a riot of spring and summer color on sturdy, upright plants. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators and makes a long lasting cut flower as well.

It is considered to be more drought resistant and prefers well-draining soils. Makes for an unusual container specimen or use it similarly to the Orange Bird of Paradise as an informal hedge, shrub, or specimen plant.

The Brazilian Firecracker Vine is a succulent, twining vine well suited as a vertical accent in container gardens. We have seen the Brazilian Firecracker Vine withstand the mildest winters in zone 8B.

Excellent for hummingbirds! An excellent choice for a warm shaded patio as a specimen plant or in mixed containers. Large rounded clusters of 2" orange-yellow tubular flowers sit like golden crowns atop the large rich green tropical foliage of this rare...

This miniature cousin of the Angel's Trumpet is easily enjoyed as a container plant where not hardy. Iochroma, Tubeflower, or Mini Angel's Trumpets flower on new growth so keep them growing and healthy for and endless display

An easy and reliable native perennial that enjoys moist areas and attracts a variety of pollinators. An easy perennial suitable for naturalizing and as an informal ground cover. Dense clusters of large deep purplish pink tubular flowers are born in late...

For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program at SFA Gardens click here. Like the rest of the Turk's Caps this one is sure to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Some sources suggest that no fertilizer is required or desired once established. For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C. Great for Hummingbirds and Butterflies! Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance.

Either way, these are excellent, hardy, and long-lived perennials with immense flower power. Provide your Turk's Caps with a well-draining, moderately fertile soil, preferably with at least 4-6 hours a day of direct sunlight for the best results.

Trumpet Creeper is an aggressive and rampant, deciduous, tap-rooted, native vine that should be planted in area where it can be contained as it may sucker aggressively. Trumpet Creeper climbs via aerial roots and may damage concrete or wood surfaces.

If it sprawls too much it can easily be pruned back to about halfway or periodic pinching will help to keep it fuller and bushier. The flowers attract loads of hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators.

Provide Agastache with a full or near full sun location and allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings. Sharp drainage and good air circulation will help to ensure their longevity.

With more moisture they can tolerate more sun but will likely prefer a more shaded location under dryer conditions. Be patient with Bluestars as it may take up to three years of establishment for them reach their full potential.

Provide your Killer Cranberry Salvia, a.k.a. Littleleaf Sage, with good drainage and ample sunlight for the best performance and a winter mulch in the cooler portions of its growing range.

A RHS Award of Garden Merit winner! Image courtesy of Spring Valley Greenhouse. A freely flowering hybrid, Mandarin Honeysuckle produces clusters of up to 15 or more, 3" long red to reddish-orange tubular, widely flaring flowers that show off the lighter...

Conical spikes of deep red, 3" long tubular flowers are produced nearly continuously throughout the growing season on this vigorous and easy to grow shrub to shrub-like perennial. Bidwill's Coral Tree is a hybrid of our native Mamou Bean, Erythrina herbacea,...

Dr. Neil Odenwald states that "This is an old perennial that has been grown for many years in gardens across the land." "not that particular about where it will grow.” " This is a good choice for the cottage garden.” Images courtesy of North Creek...

Clusters of deep red, 1 1/2", tubular blooms are borne throughout most of the year on this beautiful tropical spreading to mounding perennial with beautiful glossy rich green foliage.

The nectar rich flowers of the Flaming Glory Bower are produced throughout summer and into fall and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Prefers light shade to cool sunlight and a moderately fertile, average moist, well-drained soil.

An upright to arching shrubby perennial. Attracts Hummingbirds. In the portion of its range where freezes occur it can be grown as an annual or if protected with a mulch it is generally reliably perennial well into zone 8.