Hillsborough County · USDA Zone 9b
Hibiscus Plants in Apollo Beach, FL
Florida's most popular flowering shrub. Tropical hibiscus produces dinner-plate-sized blooms in every color imaginable.
About Hibiscus Plants
Florida's most popular flowering shrub. Tropical hibiscus produces dinner-plate-sized blooms in every color imaginable.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and hibiscus plants require a minimum of Zone 9b. Hibiscus Plants can grow in Apollo Beach, but you're at the edge of their comfort zone. We recommend planting in a sheltered spot and providing frost protection during rare cold events.
Growing Hibiscus Plants in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is USDA Zone 9b, with the open water of Tampa Bay keeping the canal-front lots noticeably warmer on cold nights than Ruskin, Sun City Center and Wimauma to the south and east. Waterfront plantings need salt and wind tolerance, so Sabal, Sylvester and Canary Island Date palms and Bougainvillea are the go-to choices there. Inland, frost is a fact of life a few nights each winter, and cold-hardy hedges and shade trees outperform tender tropicals.
We plant hibiscus plants across Apollo Beach, including these neighborhoods:
Hibiscus Prices Delivered to Apollo Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus, 3 Gallon | $12 | $25 |
Popular Hibiscus Varieties for Apollo Beach
Hibiscus Delivery & Installation in Apollo Beach
We deliver and install hibiscus plants throughout Apollo Beach and Hillsborough County. We deliver and install in Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center and Wimauma, including ZIP codes 33572, 33570, 33573 and 33598. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Hibiscus Plants in Apollo Beach
Do hibiscus plants grow well in Apollo Beach, FL?+
Yes. Apollo Beach is in USDA Zone 9b, and hibiscus plants need a minimum of Zone 9b. Florida's most popular flowering shrub. Tropical hibiscus produces dinner-plate-sized blooms in every color imaginable.
How much does it cost to install a hibiscus in Apollo Beach?+
Our catalog prices for hibiscus plants run $12 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $25 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 hibiscus varieties for Apollo Beach?+
The most-planted varieties in Apollo Beach include Tropical Hibiscus, Hardy Hibiscus, Double Bloom varieties. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver hibiscus plants to Apollo Beach, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, hibiscus plants throughout Apollo Beach and Hillsborough 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 hibiscus plants in Apollo Beach?+
In Apollo Beach, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Hibiscus Plants can be planted year-round in Zone 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.