How to Attract Hummingbirds Fast! The Spring Garden Strategy
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- In this video we discuss the most effective spring blooming plants that will attract hummingbirds to your garden.
I will provide other value tips and suggestions to help you lure in hummingbirds and other pollinators to your yard for the entire gardening season.
I present the perennial flowers, bushes,woody vines and a few tree species that are known to regularly attract hummingbirds and other pollinators from about April to June.
These strategies are geared towards attracting the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds, which are the breeding species of hummingbirds of the eastern half of the United States and Canada.
To see more hummingbird gardening content, please view this video :
“The Best Plants To Attract Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Garden !”
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Thank you for watching! and happy gardening!
If only we had hummingbirds here in Denmark! They're gorgeous. My mother-in-law has them in her garden (in South Georgia, USA).
Right, it’s too bad they are not in Europe or anywhere in the Old World. They are fascinating creatures. I’m glad you were able to see them in Georgia !
Very beautifil. To God be the glory.
Hummingbirds are all very adorable
Hi Stephen, You rock! Thx for creating all this wonderful content for hummingbird/pollenator lovers!❤
Thanks for watching HJ ! Enjoy ! 🌟
I never knew there was such a thing as a hummingbird moths . Love all the flowers and I love all birds but hummingbirds are so special ✌️
Yes you r enough , they are fascinating little creatures! Thanks for sharing!
I used to work at a local nursery and the hummingbird moth loved the butterfly bushes. It was an awesome day when I got to trim up the butterfly bushes so I could enjoy all of the pollinators in one place.
Wow! I looked you up and you’re in NJ! Awesome to see someone talking about plants that not only grow in my area, but also bloom at around the same time for me. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you Marilyn ! Thanks for watching 🌱 We just banded a late-staying Ruby-throat yesterday in Atlantic City!
Another Awesome Video! Boy, my yard is full of hummers, butterflies, bees, doves, roadrunners, and lizards. I always plant what you suggest. Thank you Stephan! Were hitting triple digits out her in Rancho Mirage Ca. I've got swarms of bees on my blooming smoke trees. A beautiful blue flower attracts them, my lantana, Mexiacan sage, yellow trumpets, crown of thorns, agastacha, petunias, milkweed, cactus, and brittle Bush are attracting my hummers, and I've got the Yellow Sulpher Butterflies here too. My roadrunners are loving life with all the lizards. Great info Stephan, and I always look forward to your Amazing, Informative, Cool videos! Be Well my friend.😊👍🐝🦋🌺🕊
Stephen's Joy for the pollinator babies is infectious, isnt it!
Looking forward to more hummingbird/bird/garden videos.
I really enjoyed the video. So much information. The shots of all the flowers are beautiful. Thank you for the tips.😊
Thank you Daisy May ! 😊
Awesome info! Flop hat... it’s a hit! TY for sharing. Xoxo
Beautiful flowers and great video! Love both flowers and hand feeding hummingbirds!
It is nice meeting you today at Garden! Subscribed already.
Thanks EZ ! It was nice meeting you ! I hope you took some great photos
Funny how marbles and flowers 💐 go together I’ve always enjoyed nice summer after noon around nice flowers and birds chirping everywhere. Good stuff
Thanks Old School ! Spring is coming soon , I’m looking forward to it .
@@stephenbahrmarbles ur welcome new friend and I agree I'm ready lol
Stephan, you knocked the ball out of the park with this one, I appreciate you from the west side of Motown/Detroit
Thank you very knowledge base, user friendly, glued, like damn if I was a hummingbird bird I would be like yeah Baby
Hi Frankie , thank you so much ! It’s Spring! They’re coming! I got my feeders up ✅
N/S, so Happy I found your channel
Outstanding video
Thank you Dave !
Honeysuckle, salvia(Hot Lips) and cuphea are top three of hummingbirds favorite in my garden.
Those are good ones Makko thank you ! 😊
CAN YOU PURTY PLEASE DO A VIDEO FOR FLOWERS THAT NATURALLY GROW BACK EVERY YR PLUS MORE SHADED PLANTS I WOULD MORE THAN APPRECIATE IT IM ALREADY LEARNING A LOT FROM YOUR VIDEOS AND IM SUBSCIBING RIGHT NOW
Beautiful sharing❤
Thanks you for sharing can’t wait for next video
Awesome Video. Thank you for Sharing.
Thank you for sharing. I will be sure to purchase some of the plants you featured.
Hello from Fall River, Massachusetts! I'm a new subscriber here to your channel and just wanted to thank you for your videos! I have watched and gave thumbs up to two so far and will get to watch the rest soon! I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for Coral Honeysuckle for next year. This has been my therapy to keep me going on with a condition that I have. I hope that you have a great night!
Leo, look at bird bath
Fabulous flowers! Thank you!
Thanks Nancy ! 🌱
So comprehensive! Thank you so much!
Thank you Raymond !
Nice video Stephen! We have had a lot of hummingbirds this year so I’ve had 3 feeders instead of the usual 1. Sometimes 10 at one feeder! Slowing down a bit now but they are still draining the feeders. Take care~ Char
Super informative! #lovedit
Thanks for sharing. Now I know what to grow locally in NJ
New subscriber! You are to the point, accurate, pleasant!😊
Thank you Fran ! I hope you have a terrific gardening season ! 🌱
Awesome video, and I had never heard/seen the "Lady in the Bath" trick on Dicentra-very cool!
Monica Mclaughlin, look at bird bath
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Another great video! Thank you! 😊
Tai East, look at bird bath
Very informative. Thank you for posting this video
Lakshmi, look at bird bath
Wonderful video. Exactly the information I needed.
Thank you Amy , good luck this season, here comes spring! 🌱
Awesome 👏 thank you
What a great video!!! Really enjoyed it!
Thank you Crunch Time !
Very pleasant video Friend and informative . We love the Hummingbird , we now also have Honey bees . It's dry here and unusual cold making gardening a little challenging this year. Have yourself a great day 🇺🇸✌️😎
Your so lucky, wonderful! luv your videos...your funny and cute sense of humors as well. Luv it.
Thank you My Kianna! Have a great week !
Wonderful THX !
Gorgeous garden
Thank you Susan ! 🌱
Beautiful Birds, I have those plants. .I'm already noticing Hummingbirds.
Very cool Rose ! Mine showed up a few days ago , it’s very exiting! 🔴
@@stephenbahrmarbles Yes it is,
Impatiens , like flowering drought tolerant oleanders & all cherry plum trees, die in my area due to recent new diseases- had thousands of impatiens & oleander blooms in my garden for decades. Now hardy salvias are the only plants that can withstand freezing winter’s & heatwave months in the CA valleys. Costly butterfly bushes I bought from big nursery was infected with powdery mildew. I miss my 22 yr old butterfly shrub I planted when I 1 st bought my home that died from age- it grew tall & wide with minimal care & was so healthy. Coral bells & bleeding hearts were attacked by ants, so hummers got nil nectar. Grown almost every plant in your list but weather changes & diseases limits choices unless one replaces yrly.
L.E. I’m so sorry to hear ! Modern human activities continue to destroy the balance, and you are witnessing it first hand. I’ve got a few perennials that are struggling with the mild winters and blazing hot summers with drought. I should start fazing in plants that are for warmer zones here in NJ.
Climate change & consequences are real. Best drought tolerant flowering shrubs & trees are succumbing to diseases. Iconic thousand yr old natives in Europe died too despite govt aide. Huntington Library has limitless budget- 1 of few arboretums with vast resources. After their renowned eucalyptus tree “Queen” died, they tried to grow native CA redwoods but failed.
Worse, weaponized Aedes males mosquitoes infesting both Americas suck all the nectar from ALL flowers. Hummers cannot compete against millions of nectar sucking mosquitoes that feed on them too, while hummers sleep. It’s all bad globally.
Here, I’m one of few left that fights for my mature flowering trees & shrubs from my recent concrete loving nature hating neighbors who top off trees on other’s land. My whole valley changed from green to concrete in 7 yrs. Small Lawns do not count as habitats, esp when pesticides are used for weeds. SCE removed 50 mature trees last Yr for no valid reason, & topped 60% last remaining flowering city trees for no valid reason other than to kill them.
Smog now hovers 24/7 with poor air quality alerts to remain indoors with A/C.
Suburban wildlife is so easy to maintain , & aide next gen pollinators, esp Hummers & butterflies. I made an easy effective DIY aedes mosquito trap 5 yrs ago cuz native mosquitoes are food for birds.
Hopefully all ppl will make small changes needed so their kids can enjoy a fraction of what this planet was 50 yrs ago.
I wish u well in your garden- hummers & pollinators need ppl like u.
Awesome ❤👌
Love your videos!
Thank you Olivia ! 🌱
Thank you for video.
Thanks for watching Sue, good luck with your garden ! 🌱
Beautiful
Thank you Charlotte ! 🌱
Very beautiful and helpful thank you very much
Thank you Jamie ! I’m glad you enjoyed it ! 🌱
Thank you.
Thanks for watching Sandra ! 🌱
Nice, Thank you!!
Thanks for watching Urban Backyard! 💥
Have had a lot of success from your other video, The Scarlet Runner" is growing over the top of my gourd tunnel. Hummingbirds visit daily.
Powerline Kid, look at bird bath
I seen a hummingbird today 4-3-23 in gilt edge Tennessee
Oh man awesome ! Thanks , I’m getting my feeders up ✅
thanks for this. I always think I know everything but I gleaned more information. but this has been the worst season for hummers at least for me.
@@stephenbahrmarbles Thanks. by the way, I love the hat
Great video
Thank you Bonnie ! 😊
thank you
Great job! Post more videos.
Thank you David, I’m trying! I’m always strapped for time with a job and life stuff. I will upload as often as possible!
Very nice video
Thanks Brien !
I'd say that HAT is the main attractor for hummingbirds in that garden.
Yes, please! The information that I needed. Can't get to see any here in my area Florida. My brother in Portland has tons of them.
Thanks for watching Taty ! I’m sure your brother has several different species, lucky him !
Yes in fla they come on my firer bush in mia garden
Great information! I love foxgloves but I unfortunately love my dogs more! 😉 They are poisonous to dogs for those who are considering them. There may be more on this list so do your homework.
Cheers.
Thank you for the information!
Most of the plants mentioned in the video can be found in the big box stores and are usually cheaper because they are at the big box stores.
However I have found that the nurseries which offer a plant guarantee to have the plant survive for up to 1 year , are really useful.
Often times this even includes, owners neglect. Yes, if your plant dies because you forgot to water it or you put it in the wrong growing location, the nursery will still stand behind their guarantee. But find out from your local nursery first.
Have a flowering chestnut tree they nest in each spring & summer! And other plants that feed them well!
Oh cool Christine ! I have only seen one nest in my life. The Ruby-throats are very good at concealing them 🌱
@@stephenbahrmarbles Had 1 daughter that could sit up in the tree & didn't make them mad. But then I couldn't find her! Lol
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Thank you Eva ! Here comes Spring 🌱
Is that fountain one of those solar powered hummingbird baths? Cool.
Nicholas Lindenmeyer, look at bird bath
Hello Stephan, I was wondering if you could recommend a good online shop that carries these flowers you recommended? I'm in the process of starting a hummingbird/ butterfly garden. 😊
Denise Dilley, look at bird bath
Have been to many gardens as a professional gardener. Have not seen hummingbirds go to hibiscus, mandevilla, petunia, or baptisia.
I’ve seen them on all of those plants, but Baptisia : not so much
From your observations, can you make a top 10/20 of the most visited nectar plants for hummingbirds? From least to most visited.
Hi Derek : Lonicera Sempervirens, Salvia Coccinea, Salvia Guaranitica, Bee Balm , Mina Lobata vine, Cardinal Climber,Lobelia Cardinalis, are high are premium attractors. I did a similar list in the “ Best Plants to attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies to your Garden “ video.
I live in z5 April 22 26 degrees and snow
That’s a bit cold but the Hardy Salvias and Mints work great for you ✅
Thank you, could not remember the comman name for Clome ( Spider flower).
Thanks Catherine , that’s a good one ✅
Oh Gosh what's the name of that lilac flowering tree towards the end of the video?
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Stephen! Your videos on attracting Humming birds are just superb. Cant tell you how much I am enjoying them. I want to order the dark red honeysuckle but I cannot find 'Alabama Scarlet' anywhere. 'Major Wheeler' , which "looks" similar is available. MW also blooms early and all season long. But I dont know how early it starts blooming and how the color differs between MW and AS. Do you think MW will work? The nursery websites do say it is a Hummingbird magnet but does not say how early it starts blooming. Do you think MW will work? Or should I wait till I can find AS? I want something that starts as early as possible to attract these birds! Also in your experience are Hummingbirds attracted to yellow?
@@stephenbahrmarbles Thank you so much! I am looking forward to your future videos.
Hi! I found that Wilson Brothers has both these honeysuckles. I asked what are the differences between the two. Here is what they replied: "The main difference between these are looks a bloom times. The Major Wheeler is a bit darker/brighter Red and will flower all season long, depending on the area it can bloom from late winter to late winter or early spring to late winter. The Alabama only blooms from mid spring to mid summer and sometimes sporadically after that, it is not as consistent and the color red is a bit softer toned".
@@stephenbahrmarbles I tell you again I am so grateful I found your channel! I just got my Major Wheeler. This is the only plant I know that blooms early enough for the first Hummingbirds. I would not have know of it if it were not for you. Are there other flowers that bloom this early and may even be a blazing beacon like this one? I will certainly grow the fire cracker vine and maybe scarlet runner bean. But those bloom later. {Tithonia worked amazingly well for me but it starts blooming so much later in the season.)
Smita Ghosh, look at bird bath
Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions! I have a large arbor covered with coral honeysuckle, and the hummingbirds love it. It looks great in the spring but gets powdery mildew every year and then looks terrible. Do you know how I can remedy this problem? I've tried Copper sulfate, Neem oil, and a premix for powdery mildew to no avail.
Hi Sonia and thank you ! . I’ve never tried any solutions on my Honeysuckle. One thing you can try is to train it so there’s space between the branches. They seem to do best where they receive good air flow. It should also cut down on the mildew. I haven’t had much mildew problems on mine, but I have had to battle aphids with a blast from the garden hose. I hope that helps . 🌱
I am going to thin it out today for better airflow, Thank you! I also found a recipe from Cornell University for powdery mildew, 1 tbsp baking soda, 1 tbsp horticultural oil, and 1 tbsp insecticidal soap in one gal of water that can be sprayed when the plant is dormant. Hopefully, the combo of thinning and a preventative spray will keep it looking good. I've made a list of some of your other suggestions for attracting hummers that I can't wait to try in my garden.
Awesome Sonia I’m glad the videos are helpful! Spring is here ! The hummingbirds are marching north as we speak! Can’t wait ! 🔴
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Hummingbirds are supposed to favor red/orange flowers, but I planted a Black and Blue salvia at the end of my front step and the hummingbirds swarm it.
Yes Black & Blue is one of the very best ! I’ve learned to cover it so it survives my zone 6 winter . 🟣
Hold on a second. Let’s talk about that hat. I need one!
Hey i am from india
And in garden such have some butterflies and some birds
And two humming birds are want to build a nest on my house
They are so funny and cute
TAMIL, look at bird bath
Nice bonnet 😂
Thanks ! Probably not one of my best moments 😂
What zone are you in? Do you think your flowers in zone 9? I’m in South Louisiana🐊⚜️😁. Thanks
Hi Melissa, all of my annuals will , and all the perennial salvias and vines. You have many more choices as well . Try to get “Shrimp Plant “ it’s awesome for hummingbirds in your zone.
Are these at Rutgers gardens per chance ?
Most of them are yes , but they change out their Perennial beds every year so a few things will come and go at that location.
Are there any perennial vine, bush, tree anything that hummingbirds like but BUT are deer proof. I am going to try sages this year. The deer even ate my holly bushes. I finally gave up and enclosed my back yard with a deer proof fence.but no way I can have a fence that tall out front so the battle for landscaping out front continues.
Hi Marjorie,I don’t think anything is 100% fully certified deer proof . However, we plant Agastache , lavender , several of the salvias , bee balm and even Canna at the local nature preserve and they are all super resistant to deer. There are large populations of hungry deer there and they really leave those plants alone. I’m not sure about vines , except for Campsis , but I wouldn’t suggest planting that in your front yard. I hope that helps !
@@stephenbahrmarbles I have never had lavender make it thru a bad winter. NY daughter lives in New Jersey and it does better for her. She doesn't have a deer problem ,she has a bear problem. I am going to try Sylvia's and sages...maybe mint and just let that go( I used to plant it in tubs to keep it from spreading all over.)
Surprised u didn't mention the dipladenia.
Yes I’ll have to include that one in an upcoming video. ✅
Great video. My top five flowers in my Gardens that attract Ruby Throated Hummingbirds.
1. BeeBalm (Purple or Red Variaties) These seems to be their overall favorite.
2. Lupine
3. Sage
4. Salvia
5. Columbine
Other honorable Mentions
Butterfly Bush
SnapDragon
Lavender
Thank you PnP dynamic! Butterfly Bush is a real good one ! The Hummingbird Moths like them a lot too, I may consider planting one . I used to have the dark purple variety and it was a well behaved bush.
@@stephenbahrmarbles Yep! The Moths love the BeeBalm as well always have a few of them amongst the BeeBalm and Butterfly Bush! Also if you want the Rubies to do a pendulum dance for you during mating season wear a Tye dye shirt!
Ok good advice ! I’ve tried to capture the mating swing dance on film , but I can’t seem to get good footage yet . It’s a challenge!
@@stephenbahrmarbles They seem to really like my tye dye! Thanks so much for your videos! You are y hummingbird guru I have been referring to!
Thank you PnP I’m working on a new hummingbird video now , but I have travel plans for the next two weeks so it’s going to be delayed. I hope to get it done as soon as possible though . ⭐️
Can you do a video on how to plant these flowers . I am just starting and have no idea I am in California
Hi Ryan , take a look at the “Hummingbird Garden Tips” video. I cover a bunch in there . Good soil, sun and water are going to be important for alot of these . Good luck 🌱
@@stephenbahrmarbles Thank you so much
Do the flowers you suggested have to be shades of red to attract the hummers? Or does any color work?
K Lattin, look at bird bath
They are drawn to some colors more than others but they still go to plants they like no matter what color
I've never witnessed a hummingbird feeding from a petunia, they fly up to it and then fly away.
It’s not their all time favorite, but they will nectar from it, it’s actually better for Hummingbird Moths !
Will bees around the feeders bother the humming birds
Hi Leroy , the hummingbirds evolved along side of them so they know how to interact without all out warfare. They Yellow Jackets, on the other hand can become pests. You can always use feeders with bee guards to help out the hummers.
@@stephenbahrmarbles I am swamped with yellow jackets. last year there were none.
I live in Florida where hummers come for the winter, right?
Yes the Ruby throats pass through in the late Fall and early Spring. There are western hummingbird species that are known to stay throughout the Winter.
Where can I order seeds for these beauties? Would these thrive & flourish in the tropics like Barbados West Indies?
Hi Geri ! The bushes in the last clip are all azaleas , you can get seeds from them online in some catalogs but I’ve never tried. I don’t think they would do well in your tropical zone but it will depend on the exact variety. They are usually temperate cool weather plants. You’ll have to do some research as to what will work in Barbados.
@@stephenbahrmarbles ok wildo thanks again
Do silly hats help?
I feel like there was some false advertising on the thumbnail which promised hummers......... I'm here for a hummer.
😂 Right…. try Pornohub ✅
Great stuff, does wearing a hat like that help too?
Thanks Steve ! The hat was probably a bad idea, but the plant selections are top notch ✅
@@stephenbahrmarbles whatever makes ya happy my freind, great video thanks for taking the time to create and post.
Always use native plants, never cultivars and never nativars. Encourage native trumpet vine, coral honeysuckle and others natives only. Also encourage good rainwater sources and education on the importance of spiders for raising hummingbird nestlings.
💯 Bill, and thank you !
What about spiders??? I’m confused
We can’t get them to our yard in western Ks
Sandan unfortunately you are just outside of their breeding range.
You forgot cuphea a good one.
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Hummingbirds are good for gardening?
Yes Mark!
Birdyl is trying to sell their hummingbird feeders for $40… $15 on Amazon…
Thanks Sean , I usually get the standard dollar store feeders and a few fancy ones.
"How to get Hummers Fast"......................................this video is not what I was expecting..................................damn.
Right Mac…..you probably won’t find that on TH-cam ✅
I thought you had a great new secret for the wife. Darn
Maybe next time 😂
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I tried watching but I couldnt give over your hat, had to turn it off.
Dang hat ruined everything!
What's with the ridiculous wife's hat on your head???
I’m a crazy person , 💯 certifiable