After 2 weeks (end of September 2016) The plant is 2m (6ft 6in) high
After 4 weeks
The flower stalk is 1.52m (5ft) high and 20cms (8in) across at it's base
After 6 weeks
After 8 weeks. Slowing down for winter (mid November)
No winter damage ( 6th March 2017 )
First signs of flowering ( April 2017 )
May 2017
Flowering (June 2018)
2005
(courtesy of Paul Spracklin)