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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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