ETA It's called Echium pininana - mystery solved :o)
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I moved to Hove from London in 2007 and I'm gradually finding out about the delights of both city and seaside. Come and join me on my pictorial voyage of discovery.
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I can't identify it without seeing it, but this website might help http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/identify
Saw one of those (a little one in a pot) for sale at £5.95 at Hestercombe Gardens today. They do grow very tall!
Julie xxxxx
PS Just literally just googled 'tall blue plants' looked at the images and found one - its called Echium Pininana
Thanks - I thought someone might know! Will add details to the post.
The Victorians used to cover them up....
It's a Triffid!
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