Sarasota County · USDA Zone 10a
Firebush Plants in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota
Sarasota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and firebush plants require a minimum of Zone 9a. Firebush Plants are an excellent choice for Sarasota, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Firebush Plants in Sarasota
Sarasota is USDA Zone 10a along the coast, with Sarasota Bay and the Gulf moderating winter lows on the keys and near downtown. Neighborhoods farther inland can see a light frost in a cold winter, so cold-hardy palms like Queen, Sylvester and Canary Island Date are the safe choice there. On Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key, salt spray and wind decide what thrives.
We plant firebush plants across Sarasota, including these neighborhoods:
Firebush Prices Delivered to Sarasota
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Sarasota and Bradenton 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 Sarasota
We deliver and install firebush plants throughout Sarasota and Sarasota County. We deliver and install throughout Sarasota, including ZIP codes 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239 and 34242, plus Longboat Key 34228. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Firebush Plants in Sarasota
Do firebush plants grow well in Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. Sarasota 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 Sarasota?+
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 Sarasota?+
The most-planted varieties in Sarasota 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 Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, firebush plants throughout Sarasota and Sarasota 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 Sarasota?+
In Sarasota, 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.