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Willowcat77 · 22/04/2021 18:43

We moved to a new house last winter with a very neglected garden; whilst trying to clear the brambles and nettles I spotted a few large intriguing clumps of emerging shoots, which I think must be the remains of the old cottage garden. Does anyone know what they are? Thanks :)

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redcandlelight · 22/04/2021 18:45

looks a bit like artichoke

Willowcat77 · 22/04/2021 18:45

PS: those shoot are large! Like big brussels sprouts!

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Beebumble2 · 22/04/2021 18:48

They look like Crown Imperial filitilleria bulbs emerging. Lucky you.

Willowcat77 · 22/04/2021 18:48

@redcandlelight Yes they are reminiscent of artichokes but I don't think they are, these are the leaf shoots, I think...

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Beebumble2 · 22/04/2021 18:49

Fritillaries *

Purplewithred · 22/04/2021 18:50

Agree, crown imperials. Or possibly lilies, but less likely.

Willowcat77 · 22/04/2021 18:53

@Beebumble2 Wow, i think you might be right - thanks!

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sunshinesupermum · 22/04/2021 18:56

I agree with @Beebumble2.

BewareTheBeardedDragon · 22/04/2021 19:07

Oh lucky you - I really covet them but haven't the right conditions.

MereDintofPandiculation · 23/04/2021 09:58

Crown imperial, which is a Fritillaria species.

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