Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Firebush Plants in Clearwater, FL
A Florida native that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bright red-orange tubular flowers bloom year-round with zero effort.
About Firebush Plants
A Florida native that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bright red-orange tubular flowers bloom year-round with zero effort.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Clearwater
Clearwater is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and firebush plants require a minimum of Zone 9a. Firebush Plants are an excellent choice for Clearwater, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Firebush Plants 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 firebush plants across Clearwater, including these neighborhoods:
Firebush 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firebush, 3 Gallon | $11 | $25 |
| Firebush, 7 Gallon | $35 | $50 |
Firebush Delivery & Installation in Clearwater
We deliver and install firebush plants 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: Firebush Plants in Clearwater
Do firebush plants grow well in Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. Clearwater is in USDA Zone 10a, and firebush plants need a minimum of Zone 9a. A Florida native that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bright red-orange tubular flowers bloom year-round with zero effort.
How much does it cost to install a firebush in Clearwater?+
Our catalog prices for firebush plants run $11 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $50 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 firebush varieties for Clearwater?+
The most-planted varieties in Clearwater include Hamelia patens, Dwarf Firebush. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver firebush plants to Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, firebush plants 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 firebush plants in Clearwater?+
In Clearwater, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Firebush Plants can be planted year-round in Zone 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.