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August 11, 2025 - (Above) Chateau™ de Versailles Rose of Sharon is covered in large, vibrant hibiscus flowers that have a tropical look. Chateau™ Rose of Sharon shrubs like this one are hardy all the way down to Zone 5! While most tropical plants make you think of delicate flowers that wilt at the first sign of frost, there are actually such things as cold-hardy tropical plants. These botanical rebels defy expectations, thriving in regions with cooler climates and even tolerating occasional dips below freezing.

November 5, 2024 - On the far right is a Musa basjoo banana plant that I’ve since dug up and stored in the basement for the winter. At digging time, it was seven feet tall with several pups shooting off the sides. Amaranth ‘Dreadlocks,’ grown from seed, drapes the arbor and Datura ‘Yellow Ballerina,’ (on left) also grown from seed, peaks into the photo. All give a wild tropical look to this space that I loved looking out onto all summer.

June 22, 2024 - Extended temperatures below 28°F (-2°C) will cause severe damage to T. formosana, so protect it in colder climates. That said, many cultivars are hybrids of the two species, such as ‘Tojen’ and ‘Sinonome,’ both hardy to zone five. Toad lily flowers also make great cut flowers for arrangements or to stand out on their own. In shaded gardens, delicate silver-fronded ferns evoke a tropical oasis. Japanese-painted ferns in the shadows of the garden are sure to lend a tropical look. When planted alongside big-leaved plants like hostas, Astilboides tabularis, or Farfugium japonicum, the delicate silver-frosted fronds of the painted fern add a pop of contrast.

January 21, 2025 - Yes, bananas can grow in cold climates! The Basjoo Banana is one of the hardiest varieties, surviving temperatures as low as -20°F with significant winter protection. While it’s an ornamental plant and won’t produce edible fruit, its lush ...

May 9, 2019 - Cannas, bananas and elephant ears are great warm-season garden plants that can be shuffled into an unheated garage for the winter. Meanwhile some completely winter-hardy plants have a remarkably tropical appearance with large foliage. Ornamental rhubarb species look tropical despite surviving ...

April 29, 2025 - However, many varieties are cold-hardy as well, surviving winters in zone 5! Let red hot poker warm up your cold climate garden as it returns year after year. The tropical colors and succulent foliage of ice plant (Delosperma) may have you believing ...

June 17, 2024 - Can withstand colder temperatures than other hibiscus varieties. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. ... Bright, large flowers in colors ranging from red to yellow. Large, tropical-looking foliage.

We have a large selection of cold hardy tropical plants including Curcuma (Hidden Cone Ginger), Canna (Canna Lilies), Musa (Banana), Hedychium (Ginger Lilies) and more. These exotic plants make your temperate garden resemble a tropical paradise.

August 14, 2025 - The handsome gray-green foliage provides a wonderful tropical feel and vertical accent to the garden. The effect is heightened in fall when flower panicles are produced in large numbers and tower to as much as 15 feet. The plumes begin as soft pink, open to silver and look great through the winter. Hardy sugar cane performs well down to zone 6. ... Soft shield fern (Polystichum setiferum) has feathery, dark green, narrow fronds that are evergreen and the perfect contrast to bold-leaved plants.

July 28, 2025 - As far as tropical-looking shrubs in cold climates go, you can’t beat Hibiscus syriacus (rose of Sharon). The shrub grows to between 8 and 12 feet tall, is hardy to Zone 5, and tolerates poor soil, heat, and drought.

August 14, 2022 - Cold hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) –Also known by names such as swamp mallow, cold hardy hibiscus tolerates climates as far north as zone 4, but a little winter protection is a good idea. Rose of Sharon, or Althea, are other varieties ...

October 9, 2025 - ... Meet Japanese banana, Musa basjoo—the cold-hardy tropical that thrives in Zones 5–10. It rockets skyward each summer, unfurling giant leaves for instant jungle drama. Plant in sun, feed and water generously, then mulch crowns for winter.

December 27, 2008 - What is the Most Cold Hardiest Tropical Plant?

January 12, 2023 - If you would like to learn more details about Wild Date Palm trees, The University of Florida has more information about · Wild Date Palms on the IFAS website. ... A slow-growing palm with a lot of character and interest, European Fan Palms are ...

May 25, 2021 - If you love to have a tropical garden like setup and you live in a cold climate then grow these cold hardy tropical plants to create a tropical garden in a cold climate.

February 4, 2024 - MAYPOP / PASSION FLOWER With it's stunningly pretty flowers and beautiful vining habit, the maypop is the perfect fit for cold climate gardeners looking for a tropical vibe. Not only is it beautiful, it also produces a delicious fruit.

May 9, 2025 - You’ll find Fatsia japonica easy to grow and hardy in mild climates. Its large, glossy leaves give a tropical touch without needing intense heat. Place it in shade or partial shade outdoors during warm months.

May 23, 2025 - When all my more tender tropical plants retire inside for the season, I make sure that there’s still a lot going on to maintain interest. Evergreen trees and shrubs form the bones of the garden in winter, alongside cold-hardy woodies from containers that are dug into the ground.