The freezing depth are becoming ever nearer and so any gardener worth their salt will have winter protection on their mind. On such plant in need of at least some winter protection (even in the mildest regions of the UK) is the brilliant Musa basjoo – commonly known as the ‘Hardy Banana’ and ‘Japanese Banana’.
So watch as English horticulturist explains the process that the gardeners at RHS Wisley use to prepare their Bananas for winter.
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Wow that was a lot of insulation from the cold. I’ve seen others in England only use burlap and plastic wrap successfully. Would be interesting for you to go back in spring to see the outcome of this protection