Shrubs
for
Hummingbirds
Shrubs that attract hummingbirds bring movement and energy to the garden, producing tubular flowers rich in nectar from spring through summer and into fall. Colors range from red and orange to pink, coral, and purple, often set against dense foliage that also provides cover. These shrubs add structure to borders and hedges while creating a space that feels lively, inviting, and full, throughout the changing seasons, with continuous color and activity.
Planted with intention, they help support hummingbirds by offering a consistent nectar source during their most active months. Different varieties bloom at different times, encouraging repeat visits and longer stays in the garden. Over time, you may notice their patterns and come to expect their return as they dart and hover through your garden each day, becoming familiar, welcome, and anticipated visitors.
BEST SHRUBS FOR HUMMINGBIRDS
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Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'
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Description: Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage forming dense cover. Produces vivid red flowers with prominent golden stamens that attract hummingbirds. Grows 6 to 10 feet tall, ideal for winter interest and sheltered plantings. Zones: 7 to 9.Notes: Blooms late fall to winter, providing accessible nectar when few other food sources are available.
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Abelia x grandiflora
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Description: Semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage forming airy cover. Produces small tubular white to pale pink flowers that attract hummingbirds. Grows 4 to 6 feet tall; ideal for wildlife plantings and informal hedges. Zones: 6 to 9.Notes: Long blooming season provides steady nectar, supporting hummingbirds during active feeding and migration periods.
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Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'
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Description: Evergreen shrub with dark green foliage forming dense cover. Produces large clusters of bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall, ideal for woodland plantings and flowering hedges. Zones: 4 to 8.Notes: Early spring blooms provide accessible nectar, and the bright red color is especially attractive to hummingbirds.
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Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
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Description: Deciduous shrub with deep burgundy foliage forming a dense mound. Produces funnel-shaped rosy pink flowers, and grows 4 to 6 feet tall. Ideal for borders and wildlife plantings. Zones: 4 to 8.Notes: Late spring blooms provide early nectar, supporting hummingbirds as seasonal food sources begin to increase.
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Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'
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Description: Deciduous shrub with green foliage forming upright structure. Produces large soft pink double flowers with layered petals, and grows 8 to 12 feet tall. Ideal for borders and summer wildlife plantings. Zones: 5 to 9.Notes: Summer blooms provide accessible nectar during peak activity, supporting hummingbirds through extended feeding periods.
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Fuchsia 'Dark Eyes'
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Buddleia davidii 'Miss Molly'
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Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'
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Description: Deciduous shrub with glossy green foliage forming a dense, upright habit. Produces fragrant rose-pink flower spikes, and grows 4 to 6 feet tall. Ideal for woodland edges and wildlife plantings. Zones: 4 to 9.Notes: Mid to late summer blooms provide nectar during a seasonal lull, supporting hummingbirds when fewer shrubs are flowering.
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Viburnum plicatum ‘Mariesii’
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Callistemon 'Woodlander's Hardy Red'
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Description: Evergreen shrub with narrow gray-green foliage forming dense cover, and produces vivid red bottlebrush flowers rich in nectar that attract hummingbirds. Grows 8 to 12 feet tall, ideal for warm, sheltered plantings and wildlife hedges. Zones: 8 to 10.Notes: Long bloom period with nectar-rich flowers provides reliable food, with red blooms especially attractive to hummingbirds.
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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Gold Crest'
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Description: Deciduous shrub with aromatic golden foliage forming a soft mound. Produces clusters of blue flowers, and grows 2 to 3 feet tall. Ideal for borders and sunny wildlife plantings. Zones: 5 to 9.Notes: Late summer blooms provide nectar during a seasonal gap, supporting hummingbirds as other sources decline.
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Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
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Description: Evergreen shrub with green leaves edged in yellow forming a bold clump. Produces tall spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers, and grows 2 to 3 feet tall. Ideal for dry borders and wildlife plantings. Zones: 4 to 10.Notes: Summer flower spikes provide nectar during peak season, supporting hummingbirds alongside other warm-season bloomers.
Additional Ways to Attract Wildlife:
Spring blooming shrubs to attract pollinators
Attracting hummingbirds with shrubs
Planting groundcovers for pollinators
Create a Hummingbird Garden with Perennials
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