One of the most spectacular of the hardy exotic plants that are comfortable in the UK climate, and it is hardy, bouncing back with vigour if cut to the ground by frost. Certainly capable of making a woody stem but may behave more like a herbaceous perennial depending on winter conditions. Truly huge leaves that just seem to get bigger and bigger year on year. A real pleasure giving plant.
This specimen seen at the Hillier Gardens in Hampshire, UK. Still a junior at 10 ft tall.
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