August 11, 2025 - While you may not realize it, many tropical plants can happily withstand colder weather and continue to bring an exotic allure to your garden. Here, we'll give you some of our favorite picks for these winter warriors plus tips for how to grow them. (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!

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) ... It's a jungle out there! 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.

April 16, 2024 - Indian Shots are probably the easiest tropical plants to grow in pots and on the ground. Peach Gigantum, Skyhawk, and Stuttgart are best for cold climates. ... There’s no better tropical looking plants for cold climates than the Banana tree.

August 12, 2025 - Tropicanna® Gold Canna in a ... pots. Aside from color to match your décor or to highlight your tropical plants, several considerations go into choosing the appropriate containers for tropicals. Size. The larger the plant, the larger your container should be. Siam Ruby Banana, for instance, grows to 8' tall, and the Winged Phoenix™ Hardy Schefflera ...

February 6, 2021 - We’re starting this list off with a big one. There’s nothing more tropical than a banana tree, and this particular variety is known to be pretty hardy. Musa banana trees don’t care if they’re planted in your backyard or a pot...

January 21, 2025 - If you’re looking for a cold-hardy pomegranate with stunning purple flowers and flavorful fruit, the Sirenevyi Pomegranate is a great choice. It can withstand temperatures as low as -10°F and thrives in Zones 6-10. ... These 10 plants prove that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty or productivity in your garden during the colder months.

Monstera adansonii, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Vine, is a much-loved tropical climber admired for its unique, perforated leaves and easy-going nature. A member of the Araceae family and native to the rainforests of Central and South America, this species embodies the wild,... ... Epipremnum aureum ‘N’Joy’, commonly known as the Pothos N’Joy, is a vibrant and compact tropical vine admired for its crisp white and green variegated foliage.

December 2, 2024 - This New Zealand flax is hardy to -10ºC and makes a dependable addition to a tropical garden, offering a flash of coral against contrasting leafy greens.

In fact, a Jelly palm can withstand winters down to 10 degrees F. This tough, cold hardy tropical plant is one of very few palm trees able to handle freezing temperatures. Jelly palms stay nice and compact, especially in cooler climates, only growing to about 10-20 feet tall. They also produce tasty palm fruits in the summer that are popular in jams and jellies (hence the name of the plant). For the more adventurous, the fruits can be fermented into wine, and who doesn’t love free wine?

October 9, 2025 - Hardy and architectural, it adds an exotic touch to gardens and containers. ... Hedychium flavescens, or Yellow Ginger Lily, features clusters of spicily-scented, pale to lemon yellow flowers in late summer and fall. Its fragrant blossoms, atop stems with pointed, softly hairy leaves, enhance any tropical-themed patio or deck. This upright perennial adds luminous beauty even when not in bloom. ... Cordyline fruticosa, or Ti Plant, is cherished as a houseplant for its vividly colored leaves ranging from pink to burgundy, green, and cream.

We offer a range of hardy palms such as Trachycarpus, Agave, Cordyline and Phormiums. All of which thrive in the UK climate, are low maintenance and provide an instant tropical feel to your garden.

July 6, 2018 - A tropical plant that can grow up to 10 feet in one summer, this plant is great either for containers or the mixed border. White-, pink-, yellow-, peach- and purple-flowering varieties are available. Give this plant moist, rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part or light shade. During the growing season feed every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Hardy to USDA Zone 7.

February 3, 2025 - To learn more, see 'Year of the Hardy Hibiscus' at the National Garden Bureau. ... Canna Tropicanna series. Courtesy of Anthony Tesselaar Plants · Fill your potted arrangements with these easy-care tropical bulbs, prized for their lush foliage in bright green, bronze, dark purple and variegated.

December 4, 2024 - Hardy down to zone 7, it can be made even more hardy by taking winter precautions. Many gardeners grow palms in Ohio, New York and Virginia, by wrapping the tree with burlap, planting in a wind protected position, and mulching deeply. Generally grows 10- 20 feet tall, in full to partial sun. Can be potted in a large container. Often used at tropical ...

November 5, 2024 - It’s hardy to zone 9 and must spend each winter in a dormant state in my basement. It returns every year, knock on wood, to put on quite a show. After many years here in my very hot, very sunny foundation border, Summer Storm perennial hibiscus (large flowers on right) gave up the ghost last year. I planted Perfect Storm, a slightly smaller cultivar with similar flowers and dark foliage, in it’s place. It’s not exactly a tropical plant but it certainly has that tropical look I love which explains why I replaced the dead one with another variety.

October 8, 2024 - Elephant ears (Colocasia spp.) can’t survive year-round in climates colder than USDA Zone 7, but they still deserve a special mention in this list of cold hardy tropical plants. The enormous leaves that give elephant ear plants their name simply scream “tropical.” And the giant leaves will give your garden a serious “Wow!” factor. Elephant ears make a wonderful tropical accent, whether you can grow them in the ground year-round or need to bring them inside during the winter. If you live in Zone 6 or below, you can grow them in a pot or in the ground.

October 21, 2025 - Always check specific species requirements and monitor for unusual cold snaps. A few tropicals like castor bean and elephant ears can be toxic if ingested. Plant these away from buried hands and curious mouths, or choose alternatives if safety is a concern. Absolutely! Many cold hardy tropicals are stunning in large pots, which can be moved or protected in harsh weather.

January 12, 2023 - As a native to Europe, this palm can handle the cold of North Florida and Jacksonville while still giving a tropical feel. While drought-tolerant, this palm does not tolerate salt, so if you have a coastal site, consider other options. Plant in full to part sun for best performance. If you want to learn more about European Fan Palms, The University of Florida has more information about · European Fan Palms on the IFAS website. ... Lady palm is an excellent cold hardy tropical plant for shady spots.

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