Winter-Proof Your Garden: Cold-Tolerant Hedges That Stay Green
Chilly mornings? Frosty toes? Your plants might be shivering too. But not these guys. We’ve rounded up a bunch of cold-tolerant hedges that stay strong, green and good-looking even when winter's doing its worst.
Whether you’re after a neat little border, a medium-height screen or a full-blown privacy wall, there’s a frost-hardy hedge to suit your space. These beauties are all low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and delivered straight to your door Plants in a Box style.
🌿 Low-Growing Cold-Hardy Hedges
Need a small hedge to frame your garden beds or edge a path? These compact plants handle frosty mornings like pros.
Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Snow Maiden’
A tidy little evergreen that looks good all year. Snow Maiden keeps its glossy green leaves and pops out dainty white flowers in the cooler months. It’s compact, cold-tolerant and perfect for low hedging.
Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Cosmic Pink’™
Like Snow Maiden but with a blush. Cosmic Pink has soft pink blooms and rich green foliage. Tough as nails in winter, it brings a subtle pop of colour to cold gardens. Bonus: bees love it.
Photo: Rhaphiolepsis 'Cosmic White'™
🌿 Medium growing Cold Tolerant Hedges
For garden structure without the height, these medium growers hit the sweet spot. Great for fences, paths and layering.
Buxus microphylla Japonica ‘Japanese Box’
The classic box hedge—and for good reason. Japonica keeps its bright green leaves year-round and can be clipped into neat shapes or left to do its thing. Cold-hardy, sun-loving and super low-maintenance.
Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Cosmic White’™
Another member of the cold-hardy Rhaphiolepis crew, Cosmic White flowers through the cooler months and grows to a great mid-height. Use it for pathways, fences or as a flowering feature hedge.
Photo: Buxus microphylla Japonica
🌳 Tall Hedges for Privacy (and Cold Tolerance)
Need to block out the neighbours? These tall hedging plants are great for privacy, screening and shelter—and yes, they’re cool with the cold.
Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Sweet Viburnum’
A lush, fast-growing evergreen hedge that doesn’t bat an eyelid at frost. Viburnum gives you thick foliage, creamy white flowers and excellent privacy. It’s a go-to for tall, hardy screening.
Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’
Cold-tolerant and full of flair, Red Robin gives you glossy green leaves with stunning red new growth. It’s hardy, happy in most soils, and makes a colourful privacy hedge for cooler climates.
Photo: Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'
🌱 Best Cold Tolerant Hedge for Narrow Spaces
Tricky spot? Skinny garden bed? You don’t need to give up on greenery.
Slim by name, slim by nature. This narrow native Bottlebrush is ideal for tight spots along fences or driveways. It’s cold-hardy, drought-tolerant and covered in red flowers that attract birds and bees.
Photo: Callistemon vinimalis 'Slim'™
Wrap-Up: Why Cold Hardy Hedges Matter
Choosing the right hedge for cold climates means you can enjoy structure, privacy and foliage year-round—without worrying about frost damage. Whether you’re in the highlands or just get the occasional chilly snap, these frost-hardy hedge plants will keep your garden green and gorgeous.
All of these beauties are ready to order online, packed carefully and delivered with love from our sunny nursery to your place.
👉 Browse our Cold Hardy hedges here