Featured Plants : hummingbirds

Azalea White Mollis Hybrid Has Large Clusters of White Flowers!

patti-nhn — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:00 GMT

If you are a fan of Azaleas, you will want to try this Hybrid White Mollis Azalea. The flowers call out to those who walk by, they just have to come closer to get a better look. The funnel-shaped blooms and clean white petals make this Azalea bush burst with beauty from spring into early summer. Its fall color adds more interest. Being hybridized, it is hardy in colder regions from zone 5 to the warmer regions of zone 8. With their funnel shaped blooms, they can attract hummingbirds and butterflies as well as other birds.

Growing conditions for this Azalea require full sun, too much shade will reduce blooming the next year. Soil should be acidic and well-drained otherwise they could get too dry midsummer and that will also affect next year's growth. It is a slow grower but your patience will be well rewarded. It will grow 4 to 6 feet tall and spread from 3 to 4 feet wide. This is a relatively trouble free plant and low maintenance. Azaleas look great planted alone, especially in a bare spot where you need some pizazz. They can also be planted as a hedge or border plant, wherever you want showy flowers.

Red Mollis Hybrid Azaleas Are Lush And Hardy

patti-nhn — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:28:00 GMT

This Red Mollis Hybrid Azalea is hybridized to be hardy in the colder climates. This shrub has funnel shaped blooms that attract attention with their reddish-orange blooms in spring to early summer. The flowers grow in large clusters and the flowers are 2 to 3 inches in size. There are large trusses that hold the many flowers that fill this shrub giving it quite a beautiful appearance. Red Mollis is known for its fall color as well. With its rounded shape and height of 4 to 6 feet and a 3 to 4 foot spread, it is a wonderful specimen in any landscape.

As with most Azaleas, full sun is required. Moist well-drained acidic soil is needed. The hardiness of the shrub makes it almost completely free of any problems. The foliage is green and it is deciduous meaning it will lose its leaves in the late fall/early wintertime. It does well in zones 5 to 8 and is a slow grower but well worth the wait! These shrubs add a lot of color to your landscape and can be planted individually or in groups. Shrubs are often used by birds for protection and cover as well as butterflies and hummingbirds may be attracted to the flowers.

For A Crackling Fire Without The Heat, Try A Calibrachoa Million Bells Crackling Fire

patti-nhn — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:22:00 GMT

This Calibrachoa Million Bells Crackling Fire is noted for its bright orange and yellow striped 1 inch trumpet shaped flowers that look like flames in a fire. It is a Proven Winners hybrid plant. If you enjoy butterflies and hummingbirds, this one will attract them like a flame! They will bloom all season and look great in flower beds, hanging baskets and containers with their fine foliage as well. They are easy to grow and are low maintenance.

They are a mounding plant that will mature from 6 to 10 inches in height and 7 to 10 inches in spread. They require full sun to partial shade, well drained soil and regular fertilization. This Crackling Fire will bloom vigorously until a hard frost. Deadheading is not needed for the flowers to rebloom. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 11. In zones 3-8 they are an annual and zones 9 to 11 they can be a perennial. This is a beautiful hybrid that will add some fire to your garden!

Yellow Chiffon Calibrachoa Superbells Are Long Bloomers

patti-nhn — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:55:00 GMT

This Yellow Chiffon Calibrachoa Superbell has small one inch bell shaped flowers that are similar to Petunias. Their medium yellow flowers have a soft color, like chiffon. They also have a larger leaf than other Calibrachoas. They grow semi-upright and need full sun. They will bloom from spring until the first frost and are low maintenance. With their trailing habit, they look very attractive in pots and hanging baskets.

This Yellow Chiffon will mature from 7 to 10 inches high and 8 to 10 inches wide. They have a moderate growth rate and require full sun. The Yellow Chiffon is self-cleaning, so no need to deadhead. Their heat resistance is a wonderful plus. If you like hummingbirds, they are attracted to this type of flower. You will want to make sure that you don't overwater or they will be susceptible to root rot or other diseases. It is hardy from zone 3 to zone 11 and is an annual in zones 3-8 and a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Try this out for its original color and flowers.

This Calibrachoa is Minifamous!

patti-nhn — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:34:00 GMT

This Double Blue Calibrachoa Minifamous with flowers that are more purple than blue would be a great addition to your flower garden. The color is an intense blue and have trumpet shaped blooms which are 1 inch in size. They will continue to open until the first hard frost. They do not need deadheading and they are low-growers.

This plant will mature from 7 to 10 inches in height to 15 to 20 inches wide. They are a trailing plant that require full sun to full shade. Moist soil is also needed. They are hardy from zone 3 to zone 11 and will be an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial from zone 9 to 11. These look wonderful in garden beds, hanging planters and containers. They are easy to grow and take care of. Low maintenance is a plus for these beautiful plants.

Bermuda Beach Supertunia Sounds Like A Breath Of Fresh Air

patti-nhn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT

The Petunia, Supertunia Bermuda Beach has free-flowering salmon/coral flowers. It does not spread as vigorously as most Supertunias. Its spread is 10 to 18 inches and mature height is 5 to 8 inches. They are easy to grow and almost maintenance free. They will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are also drought and heat tolerant. They bloom long into the season. Planted in containers, baskets, beds, balconies and along with other flowers as well, they will really provide some color for you in the garden or deck. It has also been voted one of the best Petunias for 2008.

Petunias are fast growers so you will want to make sure they are kept moist and fertilize often. This variety does not require deadheading. Supertunia's are a favorite for growers and gardeners. They will require full sun to partial shade to bloom their best. They are moderate to fast growers and are hardy from zones 3 to 11. They are an annual in zones 3 to 8 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11. Try this beautiful medium pink flower to show off in your garden.

Vibrant Purple Colored Blooms On This Calibrachoa!

patti-nhn — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

If you like purple flowers, this Callie Purple Calibrachoa would be a great choice. It is a Proven Winners hybrid. It is one of the best plants for hanging baskets but can be grown anywhere. Hummingbirds are attracted to these flowers with their 1 inch trumpet shaped blooms that will stay open up to a hard frost. With their trumpet shaped blooms they are a good nectar source. They will bloom all season long and can fill up a garden bed or trailing over a container.

The Callie Purple Calibrachoa are compact plants growing from 7 to 10 inches in height and 8 to 10 inches in width. They have fine green foliage. They will need full sun and can grow from zones 3 to 11. In zones 3-8 it would be an annual only, in zones 9-11 it can be a perennial. They prefer well drained soil and to be fertilized regularly. They do not need deadheading. Try these out for some wonderful rich purple flowers to enjoy!

This Light Blue Calibrachoa Really Shows Its Stuff!

patti-nhn — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:54:00 GMT

The Callie Light Blue Calibrachoa is a trailing plant that is a Proven Winner plant. The trumpet shaped blooms are one of the best out there. It does well in containers and hanging baskets. The Callie is compact and a low grower. It will mature from 7 to 10 inches tall and will spread 8 to 10 inches wide. They will do well and bloom through the season until a hard frost. You will not need to deadhead these plants.

The Callie requires full sun and well drained soil. You will also want to fertilize regularly. Hummingbirds like this plant because of the nectar in the flowers. The blooms are about 1 inch in size. They are easy to grow and low maintenance. It can grow from zones 3 to 10 and can be a perennial in zones 9 to 11 and will be an annual only in zones 3 to 8. It has a moderate growth rate. Falling over the sides of your hanging baskets or containers, provides a wonderful blue accent to your patio or back yard.

Butterfly Red Penta, Unique And Hardy

patti-nhn — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:21:00 GMT

The Butterfly Red Penta is a wonderful plant. If you are looking for something unique and out of the ordinary, this would be a great choice. This plant grows tall at 12 to 22 inches in an upright form and will spread to 15 to 18 inches wide. Sometimes it is called a Egyptian Starflower. Its flowers are star shaped and up to 3 inches across. They are very popular for summer in containers and landscape planting. Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees are attracted to the bright red color.

The Butterfly Red Penta is very vigorous and can handle stressful conditions. Its performance in the garden is better than most of the other commercial varieties on the market at this time. They are widely adaptable to different soils and moisture. They are a moderate growing plants. They are hardy from zones 3 to 11. For some extra punch in your garden, this is a great choice. These would be great being grown in a red, white and blue flowered garden.

"Egyptian Starflower" Penta

patti-nhn — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:25:00 GMT

The Penta Butterfly Deep Pink annual is often called an Egyptian Starflower. This tall upright hot pink flower with white eyes has flowers that are up to 3 inches across and will grow up to 18 inches tall. They will spread out from 15 to 18 inches. This is a wonderful plant if you like to watch butterflies, hummingbirds and also bees. Pentas are great for use in containers and garden beds.

The Butterfly will grow in zones 3 to 11 doing well in northern and southern climates. It does need full sun and is somewhat drought tolerant. It has great plant vigor, can handle stressful growing conditions. The Butterfly shows better performance in the garden than many other commercial varieties on the market. It is widely adaptable to soil and moisture. Be the first on your block with this beautiful annual.

You'll Feel Like A Million With This Million Bells Calibrachoa

patti-nhn — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:37:00 GMT

The Calibrachoa hybrids - Million Bells Trailing Blue is one of the Proven Winner's plants. It is an annual hybrid and great for containers, hanging baskets and window boxes. The blue on these blooms is unforgettable. They are trumpet shaped and will bloom until a hard frost. They are compact at only 6 to 12 inches high and they will spread from 24 to 36 inches. These beautiful flowers will attract Hummingbirds for their nectar.

They are an easy plant to grow. The Million Bells is an annual from zone 3 to zone 11 and from zones 9 to 11 it can be a perennial. You don't need to deadhead like some other flowering plants. They can tolerate full sun to partial sun and are widely adaptable to soil and moisture. Try these out for lots of compliments on your beautiful plants.

Roll Out the Red Carpet for Sedum - Elizabeth Red Carpet

patti-nhn — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:44:00 GMT

Sedum Spurium 'Elizabeth Red Carpet' is quite a sight to see. I am used to seeing Sedum used mainly in rock walls or rock gardens. It's a good plant for areas that most things don't like to grow in. It actually likes dry soil, full sun and grows fast. It's red flowers put on a show from May to September and even attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with their bright red color. It makes a good ground cover, border or for edging flower beds and it can even cheer up any bland and boring areas of your landscape. It's foliage is green and it will mature to 3-4 inches tall and can spread to up to 2 feet.

Elizabeth Red Carpet is a perennial and will give you years of joy. It is one of the most colorful Sedums available. It's a very durable plant and has the added plus of being disease resistant. With all of it's wonderful attributes and the options of watching birds, butterflies and hummingbirds, doesn't it make you want to relax in your easy chair nearby and enjoy?

White Snowberry Shrub Sports Blue-Green Foliage

patti-nhn — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:37:00 GMT

Blue is my favorite color so I tend to gravitate towards blue flowers or blue foliage as often as my husband will let me. Technically, I haven't started planting much yet as we are still trying to decide what we want to do. We have been in the house a year but we are still being surprised by what has already been planted and we need to work around those plants.

This White Snowberry is one that I think I would really like to try. It's foliage is a beautiful blue-green which is something I'm not sure I have seen before. In July it blooms with pink flowers, then in autumn it puts out an abundance of white berries! Many birds are attracted to the berries on the shrub including hummingbirds and even pheasants.

It grows to a nice tall height of 5-6 feet and spreads 3-6 feet so would work nicely as a hedge as well as on its own. It prefers partial sun and grows from zone 3-7. For color and an unusual plant, the White Snowberry would work well.

Weigela - Tango, Let's Dance!

patti-nhn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:15:00 GMT

The name of this Weigela - Tango Weigela florida 'Tango' makes me want to dance! They have beautiful pink flowers that are bloom in the summer and are long lasting as they dance in the breeze. You'll enjoy them in your garden and with these showy flowers and purple foliage they'll accent your other plants well. They are compact in size and look great in masses at the front of your garden and can also be used as a border to your garden. These are one of the easiest shrubs to grow, they like full sun and moisture.

If you enjoy birds and hummingbirds, this is the plant for you. They are very attracted to these beautiful shrubs. I imagine they'll look like they are dancing as they wing their way around the flowers. This is a great choice with lots of options for planting and also for bird watching. Since they are so easy to grow, they would be good for a beginning gardener as well. As the song goes, "I Hope You Dance".