Sarasota County · USDA Zone 10a
Bougainvillea in Sarasota, FL
Explosions of color that bloom almost year-round in Florida. Available in hot pink, purple, red, orange, and white.
About Bougainvillea
Explosions of color that bloom almost year-round in Florida. Available in hot pink, purple, red, orange, and white.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Sarasota
Sarasota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and bougainvillea require a minimum of Zone 9b. Bougainvillea grow well in Sarasota. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Bougainvillea in Sarasota
Sarasota is USDA Zone 10a along the coast, with Sarasota Bay and the Gulf moderating winter lows on the keys and near downtown. Neighborhoods farther inland can see a light frost in a cold winter, so cold-hardy palms like Queen, Sylvester and Canary Island Date are the safe choice there. On Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key, salt spray and wind decide what thrives.
We plant bougainvillea across Sarasota, including these neighborhoods:
Bougainvillea Prices Delivered to Sarasota
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Sarasota and Bradenton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bougainvillea Red & Purple, 3 Gallon | $18 | $38 |
| Bougainvillea White, 3 Gallon | $18 | $38 |
| Bougainvillea Trellis Pink, 7 Gallon | $145 | $185 |
| Bougainvillea Tree, 7 Gallon | $145 | $185 |
Popular Bougainvillea Varieties for Sarasota
Bougainvillea Delivery & Installation in Sarasota
We deliver and install bougainvillea throughout Sarasota and Sarasota County. We deliver and install throughout Sarasota, including ZIP codes 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239 and 34242, plus Longboat Key 34228. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Bougainvillea in Sarasota
Do bougainvillea grow well in Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. Sarasota is in USDA Zone 10a, and bougainvillea need a minimum of Zone 9b. Explosions of color that bloom almost year-round in Florida. Available in hot pink, purple, red, orange, and white.
How much does it cost to install a bougainvillea in Sarasota?+
Our catalog prices for bougainvillea run $17 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $640 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 bougainvillea varieties for Sarasota?+
The most-planted varieties in Sarasota include Barbara Karst, Imperial Delight, Purple Queen. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver bougainvillea to Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, bougainvillea throughout Sarasota and Sarasota 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 bougainvillea in Sarasota?+
In Sarasota, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Bougainvillea can be planted year-round in Zone 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.