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An extraordinary architectural plant with huge green paddle-like leaves that can each grow up to 3m long. It produces creamy yellow flowers in summer that are often followed by yellowish-green fruit. These are not tasty enough to eat, however the plants look brilliant when incorporated into jungle-style planting schemes and can be potted up into large pots and treated as a dynamic feature.

• Garden Care:Though the root is fairly hardy you should apply a thick layer of mulch to protect the crown in autumn and protect the foliage with a blanket of fleece or straw. In colder areas or where the soil remains heavy in winter they are best grown in pots so they can be over-wintered under glass.