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A selection of seeds and plants with interesting leaves and different growing habits to give your beds, borders and containers an exotic flair. From low, dense border fillers to tall, leafy banana plants, there's something for every garden.
Hosta 'Decorative Foliage Mixed'Plantain Lily, Funkia Large and small, blue and green leafed varieties. Although they will not reproduce identically, worthwhile colour combinations should appear. Height: 12-30cm (12-30in). More info |
Banana - Exotic Seed CollectionEnsete ventricosum, Musa ensete, Musa arnoldiana, Abyssinian Banana, Ethiopian Banana Customer RatingDecorative, huge leaves rivalling any expensive mature house plants. Grows 3ft in the first four months! More info |
Musa velutinaPink Banana, Plantain An ornamental banana with lush green foliage, featuring a striking burgundy midrib. An exceptionally quick grower, with bright pink blooms followed by inedible pink bananas in summer, once plants are established. Makes an interesting feature in borders or containers. Easy to grow. Height: 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft). More info |
Snow BananaEnsete glaucum Possibly the hardiest Ensete species, this plant originates from high altitude China so is accustomed to cooler regions. The huge, glaucous leaves are architectural and decorative, great for the tropical borders or large containers. More info |
Musa lasiocarpaChinese Yellow Banana, Musella, Plantain An unusual dwarf hardy banana reputed to be able to take temperatures as low as -10C (14F). This banana has exotic leaves followed by a yellow globular flower, once established. Plant in sun or partial shade outdoors or indoors in containers. More info |
Musa sikkimensisBanana, Plantain Here's a unique chance to grow this new hardy species of Banana, from the Himalayas. A strong and vigorous grower with tough green foliage, often flushed with ruby-red tints. Very hardy, tolerates wind and suitable for large containers or growing in the border.Height: 3-4m (9-12ft) More info |
Musa 'Species Mixed'Banana, Plantain From germination to a sizeable plant in just 4 months! A mixture of species, all with large, elegant leaves, and some may even produce mini bananas. Makes a decorative feature as a house plant or patio container plant. Species may vary from illustration. More info |
Banana - Exotic Seed CollectionEnsete ventricosum, Abyssinian Banana, Ethiopian Banana, Musa ensete, Musa arnoldiana Decorative, huge leaves rivalling any expensive mature house plants. Grows 3ft in the first four months! More info |