{"product_id":"col-3l-ens-maux1","title":"1 Ensete Maurelii Red Abyssinian Banana Plant, Exotic Tropical Garden Perennial, 19cm Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnsete Maurelii – Red Abyssinian Banana Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a striking tropical centrepiece to your garden or patio with the Ensete Maurelii, commonly known as the Red Abyssinian Banana. Prized for its large, dramatic paddle-shaped leaves flushed with rich burgundy-red tones, this architectural plant brings an exotic, jungle-like feel to any outdoor space. Despite its banana-like appearance, Ensete is grown primarily for its spectacular ornamental foliage rather than fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant thrives in a warm, sheltered position and makes a superb focal point in borders, courtyards and large containers. During the warmer months it produces rapid, vigorous growth, and its bold silhouette pairs beautifully with other tropical or Mediterranean-style planting schemes. In cooler climates, it should be overwintered indoors or in a frost-free greenhouse to protect it from cold temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Ensete Maurelii (Red Abyssinian Banana) plant supplied in a 19cm root ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, paddle-shaped leaves with deep red-burgundy colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBold, architectural growth habit – ideal as a statement plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePerfect for creating an exotic, tropical-style garden display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for borders, patios and large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFast-growing during the warm season with impressive foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Abyssinian Banana, Red Banana Plant, Ethiopian Banana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3–6 m × 2–3 m (in ideal growing conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Single-Stemmed Architectural Plant with Large Paddle-Shaped Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical-Style Gardens, Borders, Large Containers, Patios, Focal Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely flowers in UK cultivation; grown for ornamental foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Sheltered from Strong Winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, Moist but Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep well-watered during the growing season; reduce in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half Hardy – Not Frost Tolerant (RHS H1c); Overwinter Indoors or in a Frost-Free Greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, Broad, Paddle-Shaped Leaves with Deep Red-Burgundy Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out after the last frosts, choosing a warm, sheltered spot in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnrich the planting area with organic matter and ensure good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly throughout the growing season and feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBefore the first autumn frosts, lift the plant or move containers indoors to a bright, frost-free location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReduce watering over winter, keeping the root ball just moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Maurelii variety, recognised for its distinctive deep red-burgundy leaf colouration. 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