Well, here's an odd one.
I've been typing away for something like 15 years on this blog and I'm never sure
Our giant Boston Fern. |
Back in 2012 I wrote a un-serious post about a serious contender for the world's largest Boston Fern, which was under our care in a Hampshire call centre.
A couple of years ago I was contacted by an American gentleman who was sure his was bigger, and allowed me to post a picture.
Last week I was contacted by an American car dealer who are quite justifiably proud of their Boston Fern: so proud in fact that they are seriously attempting to establish if it is the world's largest, and stumbled upon my blog while doing so.
It really is a monster; in the words of the owner of the dealer: "The fern measures over 7 feet tall and commands an area that is 8 feet by 8 feet!"
They are attempting to find out if such a Guinness World Record exists. I think they must be in with a chance. I will update if I hear so.
Obviously if anyone thinks their Boston fern is bigger than this magnificent specimen, I want to be told!
New contender for world's largest Boston Fern |