{"product_id":"musa-basjoo-japanese-banana-plant-3ltr-pot","title":"Musa Basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant' - 3Ltr Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"337\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eMusa basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy banana plant prized for its large tropical foliage and impressive architectural form. Supplied in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e3L pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i19o10\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eSupplied in a 3L pot, ready for planting or displaying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j0xcl5\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eLarge tropical leaves create bold architectural interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13ju9hf\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eOne of the hardiest banana plants suitable for UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cp09fn\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eIdeal for patios, sheltered borders and exotic planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19sfquj\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eProduces attractive cream flowers in mature plants during summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mbesnd\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eEasy to grow and generally disease-free when planted in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k8uwy3\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eMusa basjoo 'Japanese Banana Plant'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking ornamental \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"861\"\u003ehardy banana plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that brings lush, tropical-style foliage to gardens throughout the UK. Also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eJapanese Fibre Banana\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003ePerfect for exotic planting schemes, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003ebanana plant\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eSuitable for borders, large patio containers and courtyard gardens, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eMusa basjoo\u003c\/strong\u003e performs well in chalk, loam or sandy soils and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline pH levels. 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