Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Crotons in Largo, 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 Largo
Largo is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and crotons require a minimum of Zone 10a. Crotons can grow in Largo, 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 Largo
Largo is USDA Zone 10a, sharing the mild peninsula climate of St. Petersburg and Clearwater thanks to the Gulf on one side and Tampa Bay on the other. Frost is rare, though the middle of the county away from either shore can see a cold night in a hard winter, so tender tropicals do best with a little shelter. Lots toward Indian Rocks Beach and the Intracoastal need salt-tolerant selections.
We plant crotons across Largo, including these neighborhoods:
Croton Prices Delivered to Largo
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 |
Croton Delivery & Installation in Largo
We deliver and install crotons throughout Largo and Pinellas County. We deliver and install in Largo, Pinellas Park and Seminole, including ZIP codes 33770, 33771, 33773, 33774, 33778, 33772, 33776, 33781 and 33782. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Crotons in Largo
Do crotons grow well in Largo, FL?+
Yes. Largo 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 Largo?+
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 Largo?+
The most-planted varieties in Largo 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 Largo, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, crotons throughout Largo 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 Largo?+
In Largo, 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.