Thompson & Morgan 1 x Musa 'Ever Red'

Discover the allure of Musa 'Ever Red,' a fabulous new banana variety for 2023 that adds a touch of exotic beauty to your garden. 'Ever Red' boasts huge, ribbed, paddle-shaped leaves adorned with dark green foliage streaked with maroon-red stripes. As it matures, this fast-growing banana develops a woody stem, creating a dramatic and architectural centrepiece ideal for tropical planting schemes. Originating in the Himalayas, 'Ever Red' rivals Musa basjoo for hardiness, featuring thicker, stronger leaves that are more windproof and vibrant. It retains its red leaf colour for an extended period during the summer compared to Bengal Tiger. Thriving outdoors in mild areas with protection, or in containers moved to a frost-free position over winter, this banana reaches a majestic height and spread of 3-4m (10-13ft). Supplied in a 9cm nursery pot. Features: Musa 'Ever Red' is the hardiest red banana plant for UK gardens Huge, maroon-striped leaves add a striking exotic aesthetic Perfect for creating dramatic, architectural centrepieces in tropical planting schemes Originating in the Himalayas, 'Ever Red' rivals Musa basjoo for hardiness Thicker, stronger leaves are more windproof and colourful Ever Red' retains red leaf colour for an extended period in summer Thrives outdoors in mild areas with protection or in containers Majestic height and spread: 3-4m (10-13ft) Specifications: Colour: Green Model Number: KF6070

Price: £ 13.99 from Robert Dyas