Lee County · USDA Zone 10b
Crotons in Captiva, FL
The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
About Crotons
The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Captiva
Captiva is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, and crotons require a minimum of Zone 10a. Crotons grow well in Captiva. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Crotons in Captiva
Captiva is USDA Zone 10b with full Gulf exposure. All plantings must be salt and wind tolerant. Native species perform best in this challenging but beautiful coastal environment.
We plant crotons across Captiva, including these neighborhoods:
Croton Prices Delivered to Captiva
Straight from our current catalog (40-55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Croton Banana, 3 Gallon | $13 | $25 |
| Croton Banana, 7 Gallon | $35 | $75 |
| Croton Gold Dust, 3 Gallon | $13 | $25 |
| Croton Gold Dust, 7 Gallon | $35 | $75 |
Croton Delivery & Installation in Captiva
We deliver and install crotons throughout Captiva and Lee County. Order plants for delivery to Captiva today!
Frequently Asked: Crotons in Captiva
Do crotons grow well in Captiva, FL?+
Yes. Captiva is in USDA Zone 10b, and crotons need a minimum of Zone 10a. The most colorful foliage plant in Florida landscaping. Crotons bring year-round color without waiting for blooms.
How much does it cost to install a croton in Captiva?+
Our catalog prices for crotons run $13 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $75 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 croton varieties for Captiva?+
The most-planted varieties in Captiva include Mammy Croton, Petra Croton, Gold Dust Croton. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver crotons to Captiva, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, crotons throughout Captiva 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 crotons in Captiva?+
In Captiva, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Crotons can be planted year-round in Zone 10b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.