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What is this tiny beauty?

Tina DuffillTina Duffill Posts: 84
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This tiny flower has just appeared does anyone know what this beauty is??
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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 9,672
    A type of Scilla perhaps, but l'm not sure.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 SomersetPosts: 9,271
    I agree with AnniD, a squill.
  • WoodgreenWoodgreen Posts: 669
    It looks like chionodoxa to me, 'Glory of the Snow'. Possibly chionodoxa luciliae?
  • FairygirlFairygirl west central ScotlandPosts: 46,433
    I agree that it's more like Chionodoxa, but the photo isn't clear at all. What height is it?
    They're small compared to the scillas.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....


  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze South NottsPosts: 1,228
    Yes Chionodoxa.
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 3,715
    You spend years learning the names and what they look like!!!!
    I used to call this Chionodoxa ...however I now believe it has had a name change to Scilla.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scilla_sect._Chionodoxa

    Must do more research!

    I
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 3,837
    It has indeed changed from Chionodoxa to Scilla. Blame DNA testing.
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Brittany, France Posts: 3,458
    Yes, these name changes are irritating. You have a choice of ignoring them or switch to the new name ASAP and try to commit it to memory.  ;)
    Right now I have a lovely blue carpet of Chionodoxa Scilla forbesii in my garden!
    You are invited to a virtual visit of my garden (in English or in French).
  • Papi JoPapi Jo Brittany, France Posts: 3,458
    Just been outside to take a photo of my "blue carpet".

    You are invited to a virtual visit of my garden (in English or in French).
  • Tina DuffillTina Duffill Posts: 84
    I knew we could count on you ppl!
    Thank you all for your help much appreciated
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