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MUSA basjoo
Commonly known as Japanese banana
The only banana species capable of growing outdoors in the UK and, in maturity, producing clusters of edible bananas. Huge arching lance-shaped leaves which may get damaged over a cold winter and need removing, but do not worry, new leaves will soon reappear
Further Reading....
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EvergreenArching, oblong-lance-shaped, bright-green leaf blades to 3m (10ft) long.
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YellowPale yellow or cream.
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Banana
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PalmCan be multi-stemmed. Produces flowers 2-3cm (¾ to 1¼in) long with large, brown bracts in pendent, terminal spikes. More mature specimens may produce inedible fruits to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Full sunShelter from winds
MUSA basjoo
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestPests & DiseasesRed spider mite, mealy bugs and aphids can be a problem particularly if in greenhousePlace of originJapan
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam based compost, plenty of light but shade from hot sun.Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Banana Trees - Care Guide
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Giant reed
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Available from £14.00
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Montbretia
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CYCAS revoluta
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Honeybell bush
Available from £16.50
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ITOA orientalis
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Banana, plantain
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50