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    Tall perennials

    Jun 30, 2020 4 minutes

    AT this time of year, it’s not unusual to see sunflowers towering over garden fences as varieties with names like ‘Titan’ and ‘Russian Giant’ reach for the skies (though none have yet to challenge the current Guiness World Record holder at just over 30ft!). These cheerful colossi are not the only options if you are looking for a whopper, though, and by opting for something a little more unexpected you will only add to the wow factor.

    In fact, there are plenty of plants with lofty ambitions – from tree lilies to ferns – and you do not need to have a massive plot to grow them. The best will make their presence felt and bring a brilliant and bold focal point to the whole

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