Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Firebush Plants in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and firebush plants require a minimum of Zone 9a. Firebush Plants are an excellent choice for St. Petersburg, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Firebush Plants in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is USDA Zone 10a, surrounded by Tampa Bay and the Gulf, which is why the city can grow Foxtail Palms, Clusia and other tropicals that struggle a few miles inland. Hard freezes are rare, though a cold snap can nip tender plants in the interior neighborhoods away from the water. On the beaches and along the bay, salt spray and wind are the bigger challenge, and we plant material that handles both.
We plant firebush plants across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Firebush Prices Delivered to St. Petersburg
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 |
Popular Firebush Varieties for St. Petersburg
Firebush Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install firebush plants throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. We deliver and install throughout St. Petersburg, including ZIP codes 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33707, 33710, 33712 and 33713, plus St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island 33706. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Firebush Plants in St. Petersburg
Do firebush plants grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
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 St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, firebush plants throughout St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, 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.