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Musa Basjoo | Japanese Banana
Musa Basjoo | Japanese Banana

Musa Basjoo | Japanese Banana

SKU: PL020001199
2 litre pot
£19.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
2 × 2 litre pots
£24.00 £39.98 £12.00 each
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
9cm pot
£12.99
Coming soon
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Standard £4.99

Overview

An 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.

Specifications

  • Position: mainly sunny, with a little midday shade
  • Soil: rich and fertile or loam based compost in pots
  • Rate of growth: average to fast
  • Flowers: white flowers in bronze/red bracts
  • Hardiness: half hardy - will need protection in winter

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Though 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.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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