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Red Banana Plants - Description
- Potted Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Plant
- AKA Red Abyssinian Banana
- Striking tropical plant with architectural appeal
- Large paddle-shaped leaves with deep green and burgundy tones
- Fast growing and bold in borders or containers
- Ideal as a summer feature plant
- Pot Size: 17cm
Red Banana Plants - Characteristics
- Foliage: Large tropical leaves with red and green colouring
- Mature Size: Up to 3m tall in ideal conditions
- Growth Habit: Upright, architectural form
- Rate of Growth: Fast in warm conditions
- Hardiness: Half-hardy – protect from frost
- Preferred Conditions: Full sun, moist and rich soil
Red Banana Plants - Uses
- Focal point in tropical-style borders
- Excellent for patios and large containers
- Gives a lush, exotic feel to summer gardens
- Works well alongside cannas, dahlias, and colocasias
- Suited for sheltered gardens and urban microclimates
Red Banana Plants - Planting Instructions
- Choose a sheltered, sunny spot
- Soil should be rich, fertile, and retain moisture
- Water regularly in dry weather
- Feed weekly during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser
- In containers, use a loam-based compost with added organic matter
- Mulch well and consider lifting or wrapping plant in winter to protect from frost
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With An Post (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With An Post (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
