name that bulb

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  1. masterplan

    masterplan Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi

    Can anybody tell me what this bulb is? It flowered in late march, early April if that helps.

    Thanks
     

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    Sheal Total Gardener

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    Looks like a hyacinth to me. They have a sweet perfume. :)
     
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    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    I would say Puschkinia which is a member of the Hyacinth family. Sadly mine didn't do very well this year.
     
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    I'd say that it is puschkinia too, used to have some but it disappeared!!!
     
  6. masterplan

    masterplan Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks everyone, i now think it is a puschkinia.

    cheers
     
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