Hummingbird bush.

[badmomma]

I really would like to have one of these in my garden. I love hummingbirds but the feeders just seem to attract alot of bees.



The Dwarf Hummingbird Bush (also known as Dwarf Firebush) is a fast growing compact plant grown widely for the bright scarlet flowers that contrast with the dark green foilage in summer and fall. After the flowers go away, the leaves turn a beautiful reddish bronze for the late fall and winter. This is a colorful and striking plant that is very attractive to hummingbirds.Type: Evergreen ShrubExposure: Best growth and flower production is in full sun. Anything less gives you less.Soil: Prefers a prepared soil mix of equal parts potting/garden soil and mulch. Good drainage is a must.Water: Water regularly but be careful not to overwater.Hardiness: Hardy to 20 - 30 degrees Farenheight. Best in zones 9 and 10 or as an annual or potted plant farther north.Growth: Vigorous yet compact growth to 4' tall and wide. Space 3' apart for borders or hedges.





























I am going to check and see what is available for my area. If I can I will try to find one of these and just pot it. This way I can have it all year but it will also work as a annual but either way I will have my hummingbirds minus the bees.

[flippinout]

This is a bush that I would definitely be interested in as it is more of a compact bush as opposed to the Trumpet Vine which can have tendrils up to 30 feet long.

I also enjoy having the hummingbirds around. But as you said, then you have all of the bees when you use the hummingbird feeders. Not to mention the raccoons.

I had one raccoon that would come up on my deck, climb up on the railing, tip the hummingbird feeder and drink the nectar from it. And I really dont care to have raccoons that near my home.

So, this bush is something that I will add to my larger flower bed. Thanks for the great find.

[troubles74]

I had a few of these plants in my yard a few years ago in Rose Hill,they were aqbsolutely beautiful.

I had over fifty humminmg birds visiting my yard a few times a day there.I had taken lots of pictures,one was even me under the feeder laying on the ground two feet under the feeder.

I even had one right in my face looking me right in the eye.I love them they are so beautiful.You should definately get some for your yard if you like hummingbirds.