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digalotty

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« on: August 20, 2008, 19:46 »
yes i know there just big plants , but do they need bringing in over winter or wrapping up ,  or can they be left :?: please help if possible
when im with my 9yr old she's the sensible one

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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2008, 19:54 »
Think I saw on tv that they need wrapping up really well over winter.
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2008, 20:14 »
It depends on the variety and where you are. If it is Musa basjoo then in Birmingham you should be able to get away with a fleece wrap on the worst winter nights. Up here for me they are cut to the ground but are root hardy and come back in Spring (albeit slowly).

If it is a dwarf Cavendish which is the most common ones for sale in garden centres, B&Q's etc then it will definitely need to come indoors for winter and they don't always over winter well as RSM gets them.

Hope this helps.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2008, 20:43 »
thanks for your replys , fletch you have confirmed both my thoughts as they are of both varietys also heard of the rsm, cheers mate :wink:


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