Sarasota County · USDA Zone 9b
Firebush Plants in Venice, 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 Venice
Venice is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and firebush plants require a minimum of Zone 9a. Firebush Plants grow well in Venice. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Firebush Plants in Venice
Venice is USDA Zone 9b, warmer on Venice Island and along the Intracoastal than in South Venice and inland toward I-75. Most winters pass without a hard freeze, but a light frost is possible away from the water, so we lean on cold-hardy palms and hedges here. Plantings on the island and Casey Key also need to handle salt spray and Gulf wind.
We plant firebush plants across Venice, including these neighborhoods:
Firebush Prices Delivered to Venice
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 Venice
We deliver and install firebush plants throughout Venice and Sarasota County. We deliver and install in Venice, South Venice, Nokomis and Osprey, including ZIP codes 34285, 34292, 34293, 34275 and 34229. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Firebush Plants in Venice
Do firebush plants grow well in Venice, FL?+
Yes. Venice is in USDA Zone 9b, 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 Venice?+
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 Venice?+
The most-planted varieties in Venice 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 Venice, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, firebush plants throughout Venice 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 Venice?+
In Venice, 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 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.