Perennial Seeds - Banana seeds : Ensete glaucum (Snow Banana)

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Banana seeds : Ensete glaucum (Snow Banana)

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.

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Banana seeds : Ensete glaucum (Snow Banana)

805 - 1 packet (4 seeds)

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HARDINESS ZONE: 9-10

SUN/SHADE: Sun or part shade

IDEAL FOR: Border, containers, greenhouse

SOWING TIME: Anytime of year.

SOWING DEPTH: 6mm (¼in)

SOWING: Sow after soaking the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water. Use a peat based seed compost. After sowing, seal the seed container inside a polythene bag in order to keep the compost moist. Germination is slow and erratic and can take 1-6 months at 80F.

AFTERCARE: Grow on in warm well lit conditions.During summer they can be stood outside or planted in the border but should be brought into well lit frost free conditions for the winter when it should be kept moderately dry.Some discoloration of the leaf ends may occur through the winter months, but this won't harm the plant.