i have no idea what this is but its beautiful

Fantastic photo Irish - it will be interesting to see what it looks like when it opens!

Beautiful dark colour, Irish. Let us know what it is, won't you?

It looks a wee bit like some sort of allium but not sure which one

bet its going to be a lovely flower whatever it is

We are all waiting eagerly to see what the mystery plant is!

Can,t wait to see what it is Eileen , 'cos you know that if it is something fantastic we will all want a little bit ... LOL...

Its very pretty Eileen............

thanks guys, the colour is just gorgeous.
im hoping someone on here knows what it is

isn't it fab - keep us posted of its progress - hope some one recognises it before the day is out

?allium oreophilum

thanks mageth mystery solved x

Oh don't you love it as another of natures wonderous delights unfolds before our eyes! How beautiful Eileen!

i think Mageth is right and its a allium orephilum.
thanks Mageth

there are a few of them open now Gloria and they really are beautiful