Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Crotons in St. Petersburg, FL
The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
About Crotons
The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
USDA Zone Compatibility in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and crotons require a minimum of Zone 10a. Crotons can grow in St. Petersburg, but you're at the edge of their comfort zone. We recommend planting in a sheltered spot and providing frost protection during rare cold events.
Growing Crotons in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is USDA Zone 10a, surrounded by Tampa Bay and the Gulf, which is why the city can grow Foxtail Palms, Clusia and other tropicals that struggle a few miles inland. Hard freezes are rare, though a cold snap can nip tender plants in the interior neighborhoods away from the water. On the beaches and along the bay, salt spray and wind are the bigger challenge, and we plant material that handles both.
We plant crotons across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Croton Prices Delivered to St. Petersburg
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Tampa Bay team). Delivered is the plant dropped at your property, delivery fee by zone plus sales tax. Delivered and planted is our crew planting it, no sales tax. Delivery is included in the planted price in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers and Pine Island. Planted orders carry a trip charge elsewhere: $100 in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and the beaches, $200 in Estero and Bonita Springs, $350 in Naples, Marco Island and Charlotte County, quoted by county from Sarasota to Tampa Bay.
| Size | Delivered | Delivered & planted |
|---|---|---|
| Croton Banana, 3 Gallon | $13 | $25 |
| Croton Banana, 7 Gallon | $35 | $75 |
| Croton Gold Dust, 3 Gallon | $13 | $25 |
| Croton Gold Dust, 7 Gallon | $35 | $75 |
Popular Croton Varieties for St. Petersburg
Croton Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install crotons throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. We deliver and install throughout St. Petersburg, including ZIP codes 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33707, 33710, 33712 and 33713, plus St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island 33706. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Crotons in St. Petersburg
Do crotons grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg is in USDA Zone 10a, and crotons need a minimum of Zone 10a. The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
How much does it cost to install a croton in St. Petersburg?+
Our catalog prices for crotons run $13 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $75 delivered and planted for the largest, plus the trip charge outside Cape Coral. Send your list and ZIP for a written price by text, or call (239) 799-5594.
What are the best croton varieties for St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg include Mammy Croton, Petra Croton, Gold Dust Croton. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver crotons to St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, crotons throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. Stock plants usually go out in 2 to 3 business days, field-grown palms in 7 to 10 days. $500 minimum per order.
When is the best time to plant crotons in St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Crotons can be planted year-round in Zone 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.