Tropical plants that thrive in Winter Haven
Healthy USA-grown stock and hands-on help from our local team.
Call (863) 370-6911WHY A SPECIALTY NURSERY
A Specialty Nursery, Not a Big-Box Garden Center
At Zimmerman's Tropicals, we grow and stock the plants that most garden centers never bother with. Our shelves are built around tropical, native, and specialty stock for Central Florida yards, and every plant has been chosen with care, not just filled in to fill a display.
Here is what a local specialty nursery gives you that a big-box store usually can't:
- USA-grown plants selected with quality standards in mind, so what you bring home is healthy and ready to establish.
- A broad mix of native, house, outdoor, fruit, water, vine, shrub, tree, and cactus plants under one roof, including water and aquatic plants for ponds and houseplants for bright indoor spaces.
- Unusual and seasonal stock, including aquatic and edible plants you won't find stacked by the door at a chain store.
- Small-business attention. Our staff will talk through what fits your sun, space, and soil before you commit.
- Local sales only, so every plant is chosen and picked up in person. Call (863) 370-6911 to check what is in stock before you make the drive.
Shop by Plant Type
Our Winter Haven nursery carries a wide mix of tropical, native, fruit, and specialty stock. Pick the category that matches your yard, patio, or pond, and each page walks through what to look for in Central Florida conditions.
Native Plants
For Polk County homeowners who want low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly plants adapted to local rain, heat, and sandy soil.
Houseplants and Tropicals
Indoor plants and tropical foliage for bright rooms, screened porches, and shaded Florida patios.
Fruit Trees and Fruit Plants
Varieties for Winter Haven backyards, with advice on space, sun, and whether a pollinator is needed nearby.
Water and Aquatic Plants
For ponds and water gardens across Central Florida, matched to water depth and how much sun the feature gets.
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Shade trees, hedge shrubs, and climbing vines for fences, arbors, and privacy screens in local landscapes.
Cactus and Succulents
Drought-tolerant plants for sunny, well-drained spots, with planting tips for Florida's humidity.
Visit Our Nursery
1405 28th St NW, Winter Haven, FL
Stop by Zimmerman's Tropicals at 1405 28th St NW in Winter Haven, FL 33881, and see what's growing on our shelves and benches. We're happy to help you pick plants for your yard or patio, so bring your questions. Please call ahead at (863) 370-6911 to confirm current hours and stock before you make the drive.
How a Visit Works
New to a specialty nursery? Here is what to expect at Zimmerman's Tropicals in Winter Haven, from the first phone call to the plant in your car.
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Call to check stock
Ring (863) 370-6911 to confirm a plant is on the shelf before you make the drive.
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Visit the nursery
Stop by 1405 28th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, and walk the stock at your own pace.
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Talk it through with our staff
Not sure what suits your yard? Our team will help you match light, space, and Central Florida climate to the right plant.
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Take your plants home
We sell locally and do not deliver, so you leave with your plants in hand and a clear idea of how to care for them.
Grown Right, Sold Local
To help customers in Central Florida bring their ideas to life with healthy, USA-grown tropical and specialty plants, backed by careful quality standards and personalized small-business service.
Stop by the nursery, or call to ask about what is in stock. We will tell you honestly what is growing well right now and what will suit your yard.
Call to Ask About Stock