Why do hummingbirds hum?

…Because they don’t know the words.

As the world’s tiniest bird, hummingbirds are one of the most amazing creatures. Many plants depend on hummingbirds for pollination.

Fun Fact: Hummingbirds pollinate flowers by rubbing their forehead and face in each flower as they eat the nectar.

Here are some plants, products and tips to attract hummingbirds to your garden:

Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds

• Plants: Add plants that hummingbirds love! Some suggestions include:
  

  Bee Balm Butterfly Bush Catmint Cleome Dianthus Columbine Heuchera

  Daylily      Delphinium Yucca Iris Foxglove Lily Lupine

  Petunia Salvia Hardy Hibiscus Honeysuckle Phlox Verbena Weigela

  Hummingbirds don’t have a keen sense of smell. They see in ultraviolet light and prefer bright colored plant varieties, such as red, orange and yellow. Red is their favorite color. Plant a variety of plants with different blooming periods to attract hummingbirds all season.

• Food: Hummingbirds eat flower nectar, tree sap, insects and pollen. Set up a hummingbird feeder, as an additional food sources. Click here for bird feeder options.

• Water: Hummingbirds love water, especially if it is moving. A gentle, continuous flow from a fountain is a perfect addition to the garden.

• Perching: With an impressive 100 wing beats per second and speeds in excess of 25mph, hummingbirds appear to always be on the go. However, they spend 80% of their time perching on twigs and other suitable places. The Original Hummingbird Swing gives hummingbirds a nice place to perch. When placed near a food source, they could spend most of the day there. Watch the video below to see!

New Hummingbird Feeders

Visit your local English Gardens for more hummingbird products. Product selection may vary by store.