Lee County · USDA Zone 10a
Firebush Plants in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers
Fort Myers is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and firebush plants require a minimum of Zone 9a. Firebush Plants are an excellent choice for Fort Myers, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Firebush Plants in Fort Myers
Fort Myers shares Cape Coral's Zone 10 climate but with slightly less salt exposure away from the coast. The broader range of microclimates in Fort Myers allows for a wider variety of tropical plants.
We plant firebush plants across Fort Myers, including these neighborhoods:
Firebush Prices Delivered to Fort Myers
Straight from our current catalog (15-25 minutes from our nursery). 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 Fort Myers
We deliver and install firebush plants throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. We serve all Fort Myers zip codes including 33901, 33907, 33908, 33912, 33919. Call (239) 799-5594 for delivery scheduling.
Frequently Asked: Firebush Plants in Fort Myers
Do firebush plants grow well in Fort Myers, FL?+
Yes. Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers?+
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 Fort Myers?+
The most-planted varieties in Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, firebush plants throughout Fort Myers and Lee 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 Fort Myers?+
In Fort Myers, 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.
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