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We’re offering you a Canary Island Date Palm – Exotic Evergreen for Patios & Gardens for just £16.99, saving you 26% off Thompson and Morgan's prices.

Transform Your Space with the Majestic Canary Island Date Palm

Phoenix canariensis – the renowned Canary Island Date Palm – brings bold, architectural structure to gardens and patios, making it a favourite choice for UK gardeners seeking instant impact. Native to the Canary Islands, this evergreen palm features stiff, upright fronds that arch gracefully from a sturdy, columnar trunk. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it thrives indoors, in conservatories, and in sheltered outdoor borders.

• Broad, glossy green leaves maintain their striking appearance all year round.
• Ideal for containers, patios, or as a specimen plant in conservatories or glasshouses.
• Height and spread depend on environment: allow up to 1.5m in pots or 5m in glasshouse borders.
• Cold hardy down to -6°C (21°F) for versatility across the UK.

How to Grow & Care for Your Canary Island Date Palm

• Sun & Soil: Thrives in full sun to part shade. Plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. In containers, use loam-based compost (John Innes No.2 or 3).
• Watering: Keep compost moist but not waterlogged. Once established outdoors, the palm is drought tolerant.
• Winter Care: Container palms should be moved to a frost-free place over winter. In mild areas, protect outdoor specimens with fleece.
• Pruning: Remove dead or damaged lower fronds in spring, wearing gloves to prevent skin irritation from foliage.
• Feeding: Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced liquid feed.
• Repotting: Move to a slightly larger pot as roots fill the container.

Design Ideas & Planting Companions

• Pair with other sun-loving exotics such as Trachycarpus, Cordyline, or Agapanthus.
• Excellent as a stand-alone statement in a large pot on patios or flanking doorways.
• Integrate into Mediterranean-style beds with gravel, lavender, and rosemary for year-round appeal.

Note: The size and appearance of delivered plants will vary by season and pot size.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant a Canary Island Date Palm?
Plant in spring or early summer when the risk of frost has passed, giving the palm maximum time to establish roots before winter.

How fast does Phoenix canariensis grow?
Growth rate is moderate; expect your palm to reach 1.5m in containers within several years. In borders with ideal conditions, it may reach 5m over many years.

Does this palm need special soil or fertiliser?
It prefers fertile, well-drained soil. In containers, use a loam-based compost and feed regularly with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.

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