Lee County · USDA Zone 10b
Firebush Plants in Sanibel, 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 Sanibel
Sanibel is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, and firebush plants require a minimum of Zone 9a. Firebush Plants are an excellent choice for Sanibel, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Firebush Plants in Sanibel
Sanibel is USDA Zone 10b with high salt exposure and strict native plant requirements. The city's vegetation committee often requires native species, Sabal Palm, Gumbo Limbo, and Sea Grape are top choices.
We plant firebush plants across Sanibel, including these neighborhoods:
Firebush Prices Delivered to Sanibel
Straight from our current catalog (30-45 minutes from our nursery (plus causeway)). 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 Sanibel
We deliver and install firebush plants throughout Sanibel and Lee County. Order plants for delivery to Sanibel today!
Frequently Asked: Firebush Plants in Sanibel
Do firebush plants grow well in Sanibel, FL?+
Yes. Sanibel is in USDA Zone 10b, 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 Sanibel?+
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 Sanibel?+
The most-planted varieties in Sanibel 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 Sanibel, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, firebush plants throughout Sanibel 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 Sanibel?+
In Sanibel, 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 10b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.