Hillsborough County · USDA Zone 9b
Bougainvillea in Tampa, 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 Tampa
Tampa is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and bougainvillea require a minimum of Zone 9b. Bougainvillea can grow in Tampa, 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 Bougainvillea in Tampa
Tampa is USDA Zone 9b, with a milder microclimate along Bayshore Boulevard, Davis Islands and the rest of the bayfront than in Carrollwood, New Tampa or the county to the north. A few frosty nights each winter are normal inland, so Queen, Sylvester, Canary Island Date and Pindo palms are the reliable choices, with Foxtail and other tender palms reserved for protected bayside spots. Salt spray only matters right on the bay; most Tampa lots can grow the full range of hardy hedges and flowering trees.
We plant bougainvillea across Tampa, including these neighborhoods:
Bougainvillea Prices Delivered to Tampa
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 Tampa
Bougainvillea Delivery & Installation in Tampa
We deliver and install bougainvillea throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County. We deliver and install throughout Tampa, including ZIP codes 33602, 33604, 33606, 33609, 33611, 33618, 33624, 33626, 33629 and 33647. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Bougainvillea in Tampa
Do bougainvillea grow well in Tampa, FL?+
Yes. Tampa is in USDA Zone 9b, 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 Tampa?+
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 Tampa?+
The most-planted varieties in Tampa 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 Tampa, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, bougainvillea throughout Tampa and Hillsborough 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 Tampa?+
In Tampa, 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 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.
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