Attract Hummingbirds With A Hanging Basket Flower They'll Love

If you're lucky enough to have hummingbirds year-round, we just have to say, the rest of us are jealous. But if you are like many bird lovers in the U.S., you have to wait until spring for these tiny feathered flitters to return. And if you want to add even more reasons for beautiful hummingbirds to make your home their sanctuary, then you are going to want to add 'Campfire Flame' Bidens (Bidens hybrid 'INBIDCAMEM') to your hanging baskets. Not only do our feathered friends absolutely love them, but they also make a lovely, brightly-colored addition to your outdoor decor. Not to mention adding a variety of food sources, besides traditional feeders, will help prevent the hummingbirds in your yard from fighting.

It's no secret that flowers that are vibrant red are the one color to instantly invite more hummingbirds to your garden. Due to the nature of hummingbird sight, they can more easily see colors on the warmer end of the spectrum. They have also learned that flowers in this shade range can be a reliable indicator of a really tasty food source. That's why the 'Campfire Flame' Biden is a great choice for a hanging basket with its scarlet and yellow blooms. This annual, with its long-lasting blooms and trailing nature, is perfectly suited as a hanging basket flower. And who doesn't love a low-maintenance hummingbird "feeder" you don't have to remember to refill? Having these brightly colored flowers in a hanging basket on your porch not only provides a reliable food source, but it can also create a safe place for these flighty birds to rest.

There are many stunning flowers that can lure more hummingbirds to the garden, but because the 'Campfire Flame' Biden is perfectly suited for a hanging basket, it can bring these personality-filled birds up close for better viewing. Hanging baskets are perfect for attracting hummers because they are generally safe from predators, making the birds more inclined to hang out. The 'Campfire Flame' Biden-filled basket will also cut down on fights by providing blooms in the spring, when hummingbirds are the most competitive. They also bloom until the first frost, giving them a food source to prepare for the fall migration.

The 'Campfire Flame' Biden is generally low-maintenance, requiring no deadheading of flowers and having minimal water requirements. They are drought-tolerant, but to get the most blooms from a hanging basket, you should water them thoroughly once a week. Make sure your container has drainage holes and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. This type of Biden thrives in full sun and warm weather, so it will do best on the edge of a sunny porch or on a shepherd's hook in a sunny location. You can grow this stunner with other flowers, like petunias or lantana, to give your hummingbird friends a variety of food choices to ensure you'll have plenty of bird activity to watch as you enjoy the warm weather on your porch.