Identification help

r.bourke.8OoraZOVS

Hi, 
These have sprung up across my front garden and I’ve got no idea what they are, they’re clearly not just weeds but I wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction so I can either leave where they are or lift and move somewhere I’d prefer them. Thanks

rachelQrtJHBjb

Spanish bluebells, I think.

Dovefromabove

I agree ... looks like Spanish bluebells. 

r.bourke.8OoraZOVS

Thank you! Plant id sites were going with agapanthus which seemed way too unlikely! 

bracken

Bluebells, always look beautiful on mass under trees 

r.bourke.8OoraZOVS

Yes I’ve been doing some research and I am thinking they may be suitable to move to the back garden under the trees to add a splash of colour in spring. They would work well with the plants that are already out in that area too

K67

Most would say the only place to move spanish bluebells is into the bin!

r.bourke.8OoraZOVS

Just discovered the difference between Spanish and English bluebells and the issues the Spanish ones can cause. Given that I live near woodland and countryside unfortunately they will be binned. They do look quite nice when they flower but it’s the responsible thing to do by the looks of things. 

Hostafan1

r.bourke.8OoraZOVS said:

Thank you! Plant id sites were going with agapanthus which seemed way too unlikely! 

Such sites / apps are best treated with a pinch of salt.

JennyJ

Good plan! Dig up as many bulbs as you can, and hoe/cut off the foliage and any flower stems where you can't get at the bulbs due to eg tree or shrub roots. Be prepared to repeat every spring because you won't get them all out first time (or 2nd time, or 3rd time.....).

r.bourke.8OoraZOVS

Thank you, I’ll get the big spade out! 😅