Hummingbird Planter Recipe: A Summer Container Garden Hummingbirds Will Love
There’s something magical about spotting a hummingbird darting through the garden on a summer afternoon. With their bold colors and fast-moving wings, hummingbirds are beautiful visitors we love to support. That’s why we designed this vibrant Hummingbird Attractor Planter — a colorful summer container garden filled with nectar-rich blooms they will love.
This design is packed with bold sunset tones, pollinator-friendly flowers, and continuous summer blooms that will keep your pots looking lively all season long.
Our Go-To Hummingbird Planter Recipe
Thriller (height + pollinator attractor):
- Rockin' Deep Purple Salvia – Hummingbirds absolutely love salvia! Its tall purple blooms add dramatic height while providing a favorite nectar source all summer long.
Fillers (texture + vibrant, hummingbird-attracting color):
- Vermillionaire Cuphea – One of the best hummingbird plants out there. Its fiery orange tubular blooms are practically a hummingbird magnet and bloom nonstop through the heat of summer.
- Bloomify Rose Lantana – Clusters of sunset-inspired blooms add warmth, texture, and even more pollinator appeal. Plus, lantana thrives in summer heat.
- Mango Orange Verbena – Adds airy movement and bright tropical color while helping fill out the design beautifully.
Trailers (soft spillover + fragrance):
- Pomegranate Punch Superbells – Rich trailing blooms spill over the edge of the pot, softening the design and adding even more vibrant color hummingbirds can spot from above.
Why Hummingbirds Love This Planter
Hummingbirds are naturally drawn to:
- Bright reds, corals, pinks, and purples
- Tubular-shaped blooms
- Nectar-rich flowers
- Full, layered plantings with lots of landing spots
This planter combines all of those features into one bold, colorful summer design.
Design Tips
- Start by planting the tallest plant (in this case the lemongrass) in the center of your pot. This makes it easier to keep your design balanced as you plant
- This is a full sun design! Perfect for keeping out on your porch or patio this summer.
- We recommend keeping this planter close to your favorite seating area to enjoy your magical visitors all summer long.
Love This Design?
- DIY IT - Stop by the Perfect Pots Greenhouse to recreate this look yourself! We’ve got all the plants, pottery, and accents you’ll need — plus designers always on site offering complimentary design help, so you can leave feeling confident your pots will grow in beautifully all season long.
- BOOK OUR TEAM - Want the beauty without the work? Let our team plant it for you! We travel to homes and businesses throughout Lancaster, Berks, Chester and beyond, creating custom seasonal container gardens designed for your space and style. Beautiful pots, professionally planted — without the stress. Learn more about our service here.