Take a ferry to the Isle of Wight to see a rare bloom

People with a passion for horticulture might be interested in taking a ferry to the Isle of Wight to see a rare flower.

The Devil's Tongue Arum is currently blooming at Ventnor Botanic Gardens and can be viewed by members of the public.

Standing at a height of 60cm, it is related to the world's largest flower and has a distinctly unpleasant smell that has been compared to rotting flesh.

Travellers planning Isle of Wight ferry breaks this year can see a wide selection of blooms and plants that have more pleasing odours, including tropical plants that flourish in the microclimate of Ventnor Botanic Gardens.

Simon Goodenough, a curator at the site, said: "We are both surprised and delighted that the Devil's Tongue Arum is in flower considering the incredibly harsh and snowy winter we endured this year.

"Here at Ventnor we have many unusual plants from around the world but this has to be one of the most impressive sights we have seen for many years. It might not be the prettiest or the sweetest smelling flower in our collection but for curiosity value it is certainly well worth a visit!"

Travellers planning to visit the Isle of Wight can take ferries from Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Ryde with Wightlink, which also offers a Lymington to Yarmouth ferry service.

Posted by Andrew Smith

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