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Bismarckia Nobilis "Silver Bismarckia Palm" 20Liter
SKU BPK013
R366.00
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Bismarckia Nobilis "Silver Bismarckia Palm" 20Liter
Product Details
Weight: 20.00 kg
Bismarckia nobilis 'Purple' – Purple Bismarck Palm
Product Description
The Purple Bismarck Palm is a striking and highly ornamental palm prized for its large, rigid, fan-shaped leaves that develop in distinctive silvery-purple to deep purple-blue tones. Its bold foliage and symmetrical crown create an exceptional architectural feature in modern and tropical landscapes.
This impressive palm develops a sturdy trunk and broad, rounded crown as it matures. Its unusual foliage colour makes it particularly effective as a standalone specimen, providing strong contrast against green lawns and surrounding foliage.
Common Names
- Purple Bismarck Palm
- Purple Bismarckia
- Bismarck Palm
- Silver Bismarck Palm
Correct Botanical Name
Bismarckia nobilis
Cultivar/colour form: 'Purple'
Note: “Purple Bismarck” is commonly used in the nursery trade to describe the purple or purple-blue foliage form of Bismarckia nobilis rather than a separate species.
Product Details
- Plant Type: Evergreen fan palm
- Foliage: Large, fan-shaped leaves
- Foliage Colour: Purple, silvery-purple to blue-purple
- Growth Habit: Upright trunk with a broad, symmetrical crown
- Origin: Madagascar
- Landscape Character: Bold and architectural
Benefits
- 🌴 Exceptional purple-silver foliage
- 🌿 Strong architectural form
- ☀️ Excellent feature plant for sunny gardens
- 🌳 Creates a dramatic focal point
- 🌿 Evergreen foliage
- 🏡 Excellent contrast against green landscaping
- 🌴 Ideal as a specimen palm
Recommended Growing Medium & Compost
Bismarckia nobilis performs best in fertile, well-drained soil.
Recommended:
- Good-quality loamy garden soil
- Well-decomposed compost incorporated into the planting area
- Organic matter to improve soil structure
- Grit or coarse material where heavy soils require improved drainage
Avoid permanently waterlogged conditions.
Recommended Fertiliser
Use a slow-release palm fertiliser containing the major nutrients together with palm-specific micronutrients.
Ideally, use a fertiliser containing:
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Iron and other trace elements
Apply according to the manufacturer's recommended rate during active growth. Mature compost can also be used as an organic soil conditioner.
Growing Conditions
- ☀️ Light: Full sun
- 💧 Water: Regular watering while establishing; relatively drought tolerant once established
- 🌱 Soil: Fertile and very well drained
- 🌿 Growth: Upright with a broad crown
- 🌬️ Position: Open position with plenty of space
- 🌡️ Climate: Warm conditions are ideal
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