Musa ‘Ice Cream’

Cool by name, cool by nature — Musa ‘Ice Cream’ is a legendary banana with blue-tinged fruit that ripens to a creamy, vanilla-like flavour. Even if you never see it fruit in the UK, the sheer spectacle of its broad, silvery-green leaves will give your garden that instant tropical holiday feel. It’s a statement plant that brings the drama of the jungle to patios, borders, or even a big pot on the deck.

In UK gardens, ‘Ice Cream’ is best treated as a tender banana. It will romp away through the summer if given warmth, moisture, and rich soil, easily reaching impressive heights in one season. Once autumn arrives, cut it back and either mulch heavily in milder regions or lift and overwinter in a frost-free spot. With a little care, it will come back bigger and bolder year after year.

Striking, exotic, and just a little bit indulgent — the banana that looks as good as it sounds.

large plants 4 litre pot