Ensete Maurelli Red Banana

Common name: Ensete Maurelli Red Banana

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Description

Ensete Maurelli Red Banana is a striking tropical plant known for its large, colourful leaves that can add an exotic touch to large gardens or conservatories. It prefers warm conditions and can be grown outdoors in the UK during summer months with protection.

This plant enjoys full sun to part shade and requires frost-free conditions during winter. It is often grown as a tender perennial or ornamental specimen, with dramatic foliage rather than showy flowers being the main attraction.

Plant information

Genus	Ensete
Species	Maurelli Red Banana
Cultivar	To be confirmed
Plant type	Other
Foliage	Deciduous
Height	200-400 cm
Spread	150-250 cm
Growth rate	Fast
Hardiness	Tender
Toxicity (Guide Only)	Safe
Last listed	2026-06-23

Position

Full SunPart Shade

Flower colour

None

Season of interest

Summer

Features

Suitable for Pots

Soil

LoamWell DrainedNeutral

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