Do you know what type of plant this is?

Retired microbiologist Maggie Mead first spotted the seven foot tall plant last year in the front garden of her house in Swan Street, Sible Hedingham.

She said: “It is now about 7 feet tall. Last year, it just had leaves a bit like a foxglove so I left it to grow.

“This year it is this amazing plant and flower.

“I think it maybe a Giant Mullein but perhaps one of your readers will know more about it?”