Date: 5/17/25 4:28 pm From: Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Best hanging plant for hummingbirds
We got 2 Cuphea 'Vermillionaire' and they are a hit! Even before it was
potted up the hummingbirds were visiting it while it sat on the deck up
against the house. Also have a fuchsia that isn't really blooming yet, and
2 Calibrachoa pots, but the bumblebees like them more than the hummingbirds
do.
We had 3 females and 2 males the other day, with 2 females and 2 males
consistently here. Hopefully they will all stick around.
Few warblers in the yard so far. Maybe I should put some white oaks in
hanging pots. :)
Rob Ballinger - Clinton
On Fri, May 2, 2025, 2:48 PM Joe Bear <joebear.gator...> wrote:
>
> Rob,
> I’d highly recommend Cuphea, aka firecracker plant or cigar plant. Look
> for David Verity or Vermillionaire cultivars. I’ve been using it for years
> and would say it’s my #2 annual for hummingbirds, with Salvia Amistad being
> an easy #1.
> Joe
>
> Date: 5/2/25 6:04 am
> From: Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
> Subject: [CT Birds]
> Hi all,
>
> I'm curious of what you all think is the best hanging plant for
> hummingbirds. The yard has many natives (and non-natives) for the
> hummingbirds, 3 feeders are hanging (in an attempt to reduce conflicts) so
> this plant's merely a supplement and it's primary job is to look good on
> our deck but I also want hummingbirds to use it. We tend toward a fuchsia
> and have done mixed plants. What's your favorite?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Ballinger - Clinton
>
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