Looks like Gunnera Monstera. Fascinating seed pods.

It’s in a dry bed, the leaves look like Hollyhocks leaves?
It was there last year but didn’t flower so I suppose I’ll just have to wait & see LOL

I was thinking that it looked like an early stage flower stalk on a hollyhock, myself. Blooming in the second year would be in character, too.

I first thought hollyhock or a related flower like one of the mallows. certainly 2nd year is right for hollyhock as Tug says.

Thanks friends, it won’t belong before it flowers.....then we will see :o))

Please post a picture when it does, it looks fascinating.

Of coarse I will add a pic when it comes out Cammomi :o))
I'm beginning to think it may be a Hollyhock?