What can I replace Canary Island date palm with?

We had a lovely Canary Palm for 2 years, but this winter was very harsh here in Bournemouth and sadly the poor thing met it's end. The place it's planted in is currently surrounded by flowering spring bulbs so I am very reluctant to dig it out at the moment. The fronds went brown then snapped - all we're left with now is the small trunk. We also had a problem with on eof our Cordeline plants, it seems the rain and cold has made the 'core' mildewy - might have to dig that out too!
Why not try some lemon scented mini conifers. With lavender in between for a real scent overdose?

If you want something palm-like, what about Trachycarpos fortunei? Hmmm....now have I spelt that right? Or give Phormiums a go - they come in a wide variety of sizes and leaf-colour. Both these plants are hardy.