A pensioner believes that he has a record-breaking orchid.

Frederick Taylor, 88, of Dudley Road, Earls Colne, has been growing his African orchid for tow years after it was given to him just before his daughter died.

Mr Taylor's orchid, which has mauve flowers, has an impressive 44 blooms on it, which he thinks could be a record.

 

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