Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Bougainvillea in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and bougainvillea require a minimum of Zone 9b. Bougainvillea grow well in St. Petersburg. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Bougainvillea 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 bougainvillea across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Bougainvillea 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 St. Petersburg
Bougainvillea Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install bougainvillea 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: Bougainvillea in St. Petersburg
Do bougainvillea grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
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 St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, bougainvillea 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 bougainvillea in St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, 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.