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Musa thompsonii

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I think it was Christian who very kindly gave me some seedlings of these and they are doing very well and seem to be pretty hardy. The trouble is I can't seem to find any images of a large plant and wonder if anyone here can oblige. Please please. :mrgreen:
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Sorry, I don't have a full grown one, but was given a seedling at the Amulree meet last month. I was under the impression they are a Sikkimensis type banana a bit like Helens Hybrid, but other than that I'm not sure. :roll:
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here you go.......

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/pho ... 5105JYxRJs
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Thanks musa, now I know where to put it! icon_aaargh
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Carol I've also heard they are hardy-ish, did anyone get any through last winter unscathed :?: The reason I ask is I'm going to have a serious space shortage this winter, as I'm bringing in my huge Alocasia, having lost a few last winter, and want to know what I can reliably leave outside. :wink:
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I haven't got a thompsonii,but I'm pretty damn near sure they won't be hardy enough to stay out all winter Dave.
If you can squeeze it in anywhere to keep it frost free then I would if I were you,otherwise try it out under your covered bit and cross your fingers :)
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Thanks for the offer Steve :lol: I'm hoping to have a polytunnel by winter, but the way things are going I can't be sure. Too many big stumps slowing me down. :roll: I'll try and create a space :wink:
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