Latin Name: Musella Lasiocarpa. Ensete Lasiocarpum

Common Name: Chinese Yellow Banana, Golden Lotus Banana, Chinese Dwarf Banana.

Origin: Yunnan, South China

Hardiness: Root hardy. -10 with protection.

Growth: Fast growing. Rarely exceeds 2m tall. Exotic paddle-shaped leaves, lush green in colour. Spectacular, large bright yellow flower, lasting up to 6 months. No edible bananas. Easy to grow.

Sun: Full sun/partial shade.

Exposure: Sheltered.

Soil: Well drained soil.

Moisture: Water well in summer.

Feed: Feed weekly in the growing season with high nitrogen feed.