Musa Basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant' - 3Ltr Pot
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Musa Basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant' - 3Ltr Pot
The Musa basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant' is a hardy banana plant prized for its large tropical foliage and impressive architectural form. Supplied in a 3L pot, this fast-growing ornamental plant creates an instant exotic feel in gardens, patios and sheltered borders, making it one of the UK's most popular hardy banana varieties.
Key Features
- Supplied in a 3L pot, ready for planting or displaying
- Large tropical leaves create bold architectural interest
- One of the hardiest banana plants suitable for UK gardens
- Ideal for patios, sheltered borders and exotic planting schemes
- Produces attractive cream flowers in mature plants during summer
- Easy to grow and generally disease-free when planted in suitable conditions
Product Description
The Musa basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant' is a striking ornamental hardy banana plant that brings lush, tropical-style foliage to gardens throughout the UK. Also known as the Japanese Fibre Banana, this impressive perennial is valued for its vigorous growth, large paddle-shaped leaves and ability to create a dramatic focal point in both contemporary and traditional garden designs.
Perfect for exotic planting schemes, this banana plant thrives in a warm, sheltered, south-facing position with well-drained soil. Over time, it forms attractive clumps through suckering growth, producing spectacular arching leaves that can reach up to 3 metres in length. Mature plants may also produce elegant drooping spikes of creamy flowers during summer, occasionally followed by small, inedible green fruits.
Suitable for borders, large patio containers and courtyard gardens, Musa basjoo performs well in chalk, loam or sandy soils and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline pH levels. While its foliage may be damaged by severe frost, the root system is renowned for its hardiness when given winter protection, allowing it to return year after year with vigorous new growth.
Whether you're creating a tropical-inspired garden or simply looking for an eye-catching statement plant, the Japanese Banana Plant offers outstanding visual impact with relatively straightforward care.
Specifications
- Brand: Allensmore Nurseries
- Product Name: Musa basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant'
- Pot Size: 3L
- Botanical Name: Musa basjoo
- Common Names: Japanese Banana Plant, Japanese Fibre Banana
- Synonyms: Musa acuminata 'Basjoo', Musa japonica
- Plant Type: Suckering evergreen perennial
- Mature Height: 2.5–4 metres
- Mature Spread: 1.5–2.5 metres
- Time to Maturity: 5–10 years
- Position: Full sun
- Aspect: South-facing
- Soil Types: Chalk, loam or sand
- Soil pH: Acid, neutral or alkaline
- Moisture: Well-drained soil
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Hardiness: H2
- Flowering: Cream flowers in summer on mature plants
- Fruit: Small green fruits (inedible)
- Suggested Planting Locations: Patio containers, wall-side borders and sheltered garden beds
- Disease Resistance: Generally disease-free
Care & Usage Tips
- Plant in a sunny, sheltered location protected from strong winds to prevent leaf damage.
- Water regularly during the growing season, especially in warm weather, while ensuring good drainage.
- Feed with a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer to encourage vigorous foliage growth.
- In colder regions, protect the crown and roots with a thick layer of mulch or fleece during winter to improve survival.
- Remove damaged leaves in spring to keep the plant looking its best.
Why You'll Love It
Transform your garden into a tropical retreat with the Musa basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant'. Its impressive foliage, hardy nature and architectural form make it an outstanding choice for adding height, texture and year-round interest to patios, borders and exotic planting schemes.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
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How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
