Big leaved tropical plants

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Tetrapanax papyriferus
The rice paper plant. A root hardy plant somewhat similar to the castor oil plant. Can be trained into a tall plant by protecting the stems in winter. Keep slugs away in spring.
Thalia dealbata
A very tropical looking aquatic plant that is hardy (so long as the roots don't freeze.)
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Thalia dealbata
T is for Thalia Dealbata

Trachycarpus fortunei
One of the hardiest palms you can grow. Slow from seed so splash out on a larger specimen.

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