Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Imperfect A stunning species with satiny

A stunning species with satiny heart-shaped leaves that harden off to a beautiful suede-like texture

When exposed to sufficient light

waxy white stars with a deep crimson centre and a soft vanilla scent

or grow in a large container

and measure up to 9 mm in length

Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Imperfect A stunning species with satinyFew plants deliver instant jungle drama like Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', the magnificent Red Abyssinian Banana. Often sold simply as ensete maurelii, this is the showstopper of any exotic planting scheme, prized for its enormous paddle shaped leaves flushed with deep wine red, burgundy and oxblood tones. Bold, fast growing and unmistakably tropical, it transforms a sunny patio, courtyard or border into a slice of the tropics in a single summer. Why