Longwood Gardens Hummingbird Guide
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NectarBloom™ — 2 lb Bag
Fresh nectar in a minute.
No boiling, no dye. The same sugar hummingbird flowers make. One ingredient, nothing else. Makes up to 160 oz of fresh feeder nectar per bag.
- Fresh nectar in a minute: measure, stir until clear, and pour
- No boiling, no dye
- The same sugar hummingbird flowers make
- One ingredient, nothing else: 100% pure cane sugar
- Lab tested. Resealable 2 lb bag, sourced and packed in the USA
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$21.99
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Overview
Longwood Gardens is one of the most celebrated horticultural institutions in the world and a premier Pennsylvania anchor for the Hummingbird Trail. Across 1,100 acres of outdoor gardens, meadows, water features, and conservatories, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds find nectar-rich plantings throughout the warm months. Longwood's value goes beyond beauty: dedicated "All About Hummingbirds" programming, hummingbird habitat classes, and seasonal observation areas show a real institutional commitment to hummingbird education. Visitors are most likely to see Ruby-throated Hummingbirds from May through September, while Rufous Hummingbird is the rare special guest to watch for outside the normal season. For Nectarbloom, Longwood represents the highest tier of garden travel, science, and hummingbird appreciation in one destination.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Longwood Gardens is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Special Guest Hummingbird
Watch for the Rufous Hummingbird. Rufous Hummingbird is rare in Pennsylvania, but fall or winter hummingbird reports are the special guest possibility beyond the normal Ruby-throated season.
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during May, June, July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Outdoor garden habitat plantings
- • Pollinator plantings
- • Meadow gardens
- • Conservatory collections
- • Hummingbird Hut observation area
- • Native plant attraction programming
- • Seasonal nectar flowers
Visitor Notes
Admission required. Reserve online. Allow several hours for a full visit. Check official site for hours, tickets, accessibility, events, Hummingbird Hut timing, and birding programs.
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