Description
Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ is a fast growing, very jungly plant also known as the Red Abyssinian banana. Though not hardy it can be grown outside duriing the summer months either planted out or in a large container. Often growing to over 1.50 metres tall in a single summer ‘Maurelii’ creates a stunning show with its brightly coloured paddle shaped leaves. Best brought inside for the winter or dug up and cut back hard and kept in a cool glasshouse. Also makes a beautiful conservatory or house plant.
*Please note plants may be cut back for delivery purposes – this poses no risk to the plant and new leaves will quickly devdelop**
- Position:Full sun.
- Soil:Moist, well-drained soil.
- Eventual Size:Up to 5 metres.
- Habit:Upright.
- Foliage:Evergreen herbaceous perennial.
- Common Names:Purple Abyssinian Banana.
- Other names: Ensete ventricosum 'Rubrum', Ensete 'Maurelii', Ethiopian black banana
- Hardiness:Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
johnbertram373 (verified owner) –
The Big Plant Nursery never disappoints .From the excellent quality of the plants ,price . wonderful customer service .
They make a happy gardener even happier .
Thanks again
Cheers John
email.rob (verified owner) –
Plants arrived next day well packaged and in great condition.
Excellent service as others have stated, would definitley recommend
Thank you
deltawab (verified owner) –
Just received my Ensete today, I ordered it yesterday, I’m so happy, it’s a cute little thing, however I know how quickly it will grow! Thank you so much Big Plant Nursery!
JOHN BERTRAM (verified owner) –
Very happy with the wonderful quality of plant . Customer care excellent .Already put new order in for more plants .
Thanks again
Paul Bentley (verified owner) –
received my Ensete today at a really good size and in good healthy lush growth. Hope to get it thru many winters to see it at its full glory :O) Easy speedy delivery as normal. Many thanks
ckeccles (verified owner) –
Just received my maurelii great fast service as always good strong healthy plant I used the tell me when in stock service works a treat thank you big pant nursery 👍
Shaun Cunningham (verified owner) –
Excellent service. Two banana plants arrived this morning and I was not disappointed. Both plants arrived in great shape, healthy and raring to go. Size exceeded my expectations. Thank you.
Pete (verified owner) –
Two great plants and really well packed in box. Super quick delivery.
Only registered my email to be notified two days before I was contacted.
Oh and great price as well
Steve Hulse (verified owner) –
Ordered 3 of these plants from different sources ,the one from Big Plant Nursery was by far the best. Healthy, well packaged and has grown considerably since delivery.
Albert (verified owner) –
Another wonderful plant from Big plant , their packaging and delivery service really is amazing , arrived in perfect condition
Ray Tunnicliff (verified owner) –
Thank you very much for your excellent service. Plants ordered and delivered in 4 days. Plants in excellent condition and well packaged. Will definitely order more.
Steven Elmore (verified owner) –
Great service and delivery spot on…a big leaf was damaged but plant will recover no doubt. Very impressed overall…many thanks. Haribo rules!
Christine Boyle (verified owner) –
Absolutely fantastic buying experience, and a fabulously happy, healthy plant to keep me company. The sweeties in the box was the icing on the cake. I will be back again and again.
Neil watkins (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant and A star service yet again, I will be back for more.
Bella (verified owner) –
Arrived beautifully and very well packaged, thank you
Brian Vernon (verified owner) –
Super happy, beautiful plant
Mark Sayer –
Very Good