{"title":"Palms and Exotics","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalms and exotics bring a bold, architectural statement to the garden, transforming even a modest space into something that feels far more adventurous. Their dramatic foliage, sculptural forms and striking silhouettes create instant impact, whether used as a standout specimen, a focal point in a courtyard, or grouped together for a lush, tropical feel. Many of these plants are surprisingly hardy and well suited to the British climate, tolerating our winters while still delivering that unmistakable holiday-garden look through spring, summer and autumn. Ideal for patios, coastal gardens, or anywhere craving a touch of the exotic, palms and architectural exotics offer a striking way to push the boundaries of traditional planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-olea-europea-olive-standard-1-6-metre","title":"Musa Dwarf Cavendish Banana","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn eye-catching, fast-growing evergreen perennial that brings instant tropical drama to a garden, conservatory, or bright room. Large, glossy, paddle-shaped leaves unfurl in a spiral, often showing attractive maroon or purple mottling when young before maturing to rich green. In the right conditions, it can produce drooping flower spikes with purple bracts, followed by genuine (if ornamental) edible bananas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBest in full sun to partial shade, in a warm, sheltered spot with humus-rich, well-drained soil. In containers, use a peat-free John Innes No. 3 compost and feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser through the growing season. Keep the compost consistently moist in summer, tailing off to just moist through winter, and protect from frost — either by moving containers under cover or, if grown outdoors, wrapping the base well with straw and chicken wire over winter. Not fully hardy in the UK, so treat as a conservatory or patio specimen that comes in for the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNon-toxic, with no toxins reported in the leaves or fruit, making it a safe choice for gardens with children or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA vigorous grower reaching around 2.5-4m outdoors given the right conditions, though typically more compact when grown in a container. Hand-selected here at Pengelly for strong form and healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44668038447272,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/musa1.jpg?v=1692197413"},{"product_id":"copy-of-musa-dwarf-cavendish-banana","title":"Musa Basjoo Banana","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"item-about-description\"\u003eAn extraordinary, architectural plant with huge, green, paddle-like leaves that can each grow up to 3m long. It produces creamy yellow flowers in summer, that are often followed by yellowish-green fruit. These are not tasty enough to eat, however the plants look brilliant when incorporated into jungle-style planting schemes, and can be potted up into large pots and treated as a dynamic feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"item-about-description\"\u003eThough the root is fairly hardy, you should apply a thick layer of mulch to protect the crown in autumn and protect the foliage with a blanket of fleece or straw. In colder areas, or where the soil remains heavy in winter, they are best grown in pots, so they can be over-wintered under glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEventual height: 5m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEventual spread: 4m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5ltr pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOCAL DELIVERY ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44668575514792,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/musa3.jpg?v=1692200297"},{"product_id":"cordyline-australis-red-star-p14","title":"Cordyline australis 'Red Star'  14cm pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA striking architectural evergreen with arching, sword-like bronze-red leaves that hold their colour year-round. Compact when young, 'Red Star' develops into an eye-catching palm-like specimen over time, eventually producing fragrant ivory-white flowers in summer. Ideal for adding height and dramatic colour to borders, patios, or large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 3–6m in height with a spread of up to 2–3m at full maturity, though it grows slowly and stays compact for many years, making it well suited to pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun to light shade, in a sheltered spot away from cold winds. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of conditions. Hardy down to around -10°C once established, though young or containerised plants benefit from winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHand-selected for healthy growth and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58290534220150,"sku":"-","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/OIP_5.jpg?v=1784291660"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/images_82.jpg?v=1784896288","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/palms-and-exotics-1.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}