{"product_id":"musa-itinerans-pink","title":"Musa itinerans 'Pink' – Yunnan Banana (9cm Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Pink-Stemmed Mountain Banana | Hardy \u0026amp; Fast-Growing | Exotic Architectural Statement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a splash of rare botanical color to your garden with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusa itinerans\u003c\/i\u003e 'Pink'\u003c\/b\u003e. Native to the cool, high-altitude mountain forests of Yunnan and Southwest China, this sought-after variation of the Yunnan Banana is prized for its dramatic coloration and impressive UK vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the plant develops, it produces slender, waxy pseudostems flushed with \u003cb\u003evibrant pink, reddish-purple, and silver-glaucous tones\u003c\/b\u003e, topped with lush, architectural green leaves. Unlike clumping bananas that stay in a tight spot, \u003ci\u003eMusa itinerans\u003c\/i\u003e is a running species—in maturity, it sends out underground runners to form an incredible, jungle-like grove over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 9cm grower's pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e Healthy, well-rooted young plant grown from seed by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Potential:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally fast-growing once established. With warm summer weather, rich compost, and regular feeding, this young plant will put on height and color rapidly in its first season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning Pink Stems:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the most colorful and ornamental stems of any hardy garden banana, especially vivid on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCold-Tolerant \u0026amp; Robust:\u003c\/b\u003e Adapted to mountain elevations, making it a reliable, vigorous performer in typical UK summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost-Effective \u0026amp; Rewarding:\u003c\/b\u003e Starting with a well-rooted 9cm pot is the most affordable way to establish a rare, architectural specimen in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Guide (Young Plant Stage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9677%; height: 303.863px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5645%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2032%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5645%; height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext Steps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2032%; height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot On Upon Arrival\u003c\/b\u003e – We recommend potting up into a \u003cb\u003e2-to-3-litre pot\u003c\/b\u003e using a rich, free-draining compost mix. Let it build a robust root system before planting out into the garden or a larger display container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5645%; height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2032%; height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun to Partial Shade\u003c\/b\u003e – Grows happily in full sun or dappled jungle shade. Choose a sheltered spot away from strong prevailing winds to keep the foliage looking pristine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5645%; height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2032%; height: 58.7727px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThirsty \u0026amp; Hungry in Summer\u003c\/b\u003e – Keep consistently moist during the growing season. Feed weekly from spring through late summer with a high-nitrogen feed to encourage rapid leaf and stem development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5645%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2032%; height: 78.3636px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoot-Hardy (When Mature)\u003c\/b\u003e – Established plants are root-hardy across most of the UK with a generous \u003cb\u003e15–20cm dry mulch\u003c\/b\u003e over the root zone. \u003ci\u003ePlease note: Keep young 9cm plants frost-free in a greenhouse, conservatory, or cool indoor room for their first winter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5645%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Habit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 83.2032%; height: 39.1818px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaches \u003cb\u003e3m – 4m\u003c\/b\u003e in height over successive seasons. Naturally spreads via underground stolons to form a multi-stemmed grove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMusa itinerans\u003c\/i\u003e loves organic matter! When potting on or eventually planting out, enrich your compost with plenty of well-rotted manure or leaf mould—the extra nutrients and moisture retention will really bring out the vibrant pink stem coloration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804663558530,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/89E94B4B-C521-4A83-828D-C123ED4080E9.jpg?v=1785321740","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/musa-itinerans-pink","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}