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What’s this on top of my bulb pots?

16 replies

Anjo2011 · 20/01/2022 13:08

Hi, looking for some advice on what the foliage is on top of my bulb pots. Ive grown bulbs for the last few years and have never seen this. Do I leave it be? Thanks !

What’s this on top of my bulb pots?
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YanTanTetheraPetheraPimp · 20/01/2022 13:10

It looks like anemone de Caen foliage to me 😊

rainbowandglitter · 20/01/2022 13:11

Parsley?

tallywag · 20/01/2022 13:12

Its Herb Robert.

Anjo2011 · 20/01/2022 13:15

@YanTanTetheraPetheraPimp. I think you are right. I just referred to the bulbs I purchased and the name you mention is on the list. I’ve never bought this type before hence my lack of knowledge! So I guess I just leave it be . Thanks for the replies.

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YanTanTetheraPetheraPimp · 20/01/2022 13:17

They’re beautiful flowers, enjoy them!

ChardonnaysPetDragon · 20/01/2022 13:18

Another vote for anemones.

Anjo2011 · 20/01/2022 13:20

Thanks all. I look forward to the flowers .

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 20/01/2022 13:33

@tallywag

Its Herb Robert.
Tally is right. I have great clouds of the stuff growing all spring and summer.

Very pretty pink flowers and the leaves go red as the foliage ages. It's a wild geranium.

However, it's not the nicest of smells and the seed heads explode, usually into the fur of a passing cat, so you might want to give it a chop back once the leaves start changing - that'll create a fresh flush of flowers, which will keep the bees happy.

toppkatz · 20/01/2022 15:03

It looks a lot like feverfew to me.

Pluckyduck · 20/01/2022 15:55

Hi these are 100% anemone bulbs sprouting, I know because mine currently look the same and I grew them last year too. I love anemones, they are lovely early flowers that really add beauty to the garden Smile

Harrysmummy246 · 20/01/2022 16:38

No, it is not herb robert or parsley, It is Anemones

Anjo2011 · 20/01/2022 16:47

Thanks again everyone . Once the flowers arrive I will post a pic. I guess it could be another month or so.

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Bluebellbike · 20/01/2022 17:03

I too think it's Herb Robert. It smells dreadful and spreads like wildfire.I had lots in the garden of my last house and have been watching closely to make sure it doesn't start growing in my new garden.

MereDintofPandiculation · 21/01/2022 09:18

Certainly not Herb Robert, that grows from a central crown, not individual leaves growing through the soil like that.

Georgeskitchen · 21/01/2022 09:21

I thought I looked like parsley

MereDintofPandiculation · 22/01/2022 13:32

@Georgeskitchen

I thought I looked like parsley
It does, but again the leaves would be growing from a central point, not coming through the soil individually
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