Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Crotons in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater
Clearwater is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and crotons require a minimum of Zone 10a. Crotons can grow in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater
Clearwater is USDA Zone 10a along the beach and the Intracoastal, with the Gulf holding winter lows a few degrees above inland Pinellas and Pasco. Frost is uncommon near the water, but neighborhoods east toward Countryside, Safety Harbor and the interior of Palm Harbor can see a cold night or two, so we place tender tropicals with care. Beach and bayfront lots need salt-tolerant, wind-tolerant plants, which is where Sabal Palms, Clusia and Bougainvillea shine.
We plant crotons across Clearwater, including these neighborhoods:
Croton Prices Delivered to Clearwater
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 Clearwater
Croton Delivery & Installation in Clearwater
We deliver and install crotons throughout Clearwater and Pinellas County. We deliver and install in Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor, including ZIP codes 33755, 33756, 33759, 33761, 33763, 33767, 34698, 34695, 34683 and 34684. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Crotons in Clearwater
Do crotons grow well in Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. Clearwater 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 Clearwater?+
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 Clearwater?+
The most-planted varieties in Clearwater 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 Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, crotons throughout Clearwater 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 Clearwater?+
In Clearwater, 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.