Anyone know what this is?

Primula Denticulata?

I just did a reverse image search on Google and it came up with periwinkle. I'm no gardener but the images do look similar, so over to all you experts!

Could it be a Primula Denticulata also known as a Drumstick Primrose?

Yessss, Annys I was just about to post this image when I spotted your post.

I thought it would be as common as muck.

I'd better buy some more to keep it company.

I believe it is denticulata which is the 'pom pom' primula. I have many in my garden and this is how they start off.

It's a drumstick primula. In time, the flower will open into a ball, standing above the leaves.

Lovely, bit I haven't a clue.

Hope that it turns out to be perennial - wonder if it's capable of spreading?

It's beautiful. I was hoping it was a weed so it would thrive

I love it, may try to get some.

It's some sort of primrose, it will be easier to identify once the flowers come up a bit mote

It's probably a primula, very interesting and great to have found a bit of mystery. I found a flower by the side of the road that I could not identify. I sent a photo to the RHS who identified it as a common flower stunted by the fact that it was competing with the grass. Thought I was onto a winner there too!

I'm not entirely certain but it looks to me like a drumstick primula. It should grow to about 6 or 7" tall. Sometimes the flowers start to come out when it is quite short, perhaps due to low light levels. I've got some in my garden but they're not up yet.
They come in white and purple shades and are very pretty.

This is what I love about gardening, the mystery visitors. I call them my uninvited guests.

Birds are sometimes responsible for the " odd " flower/plant appearing when whatever seeds they've eaten come out the other end and begin germinating wherever " it's dropped ".

My friend had something similar, she lived in the Isle of Wight.

Merlotgran. How beautiful.Take your photo to a garden centre .

Could it be Primula Denticulata also known as Drumstick Primrose?

Another late to the party, but I'm 99% sure it's a Drumstick primrose. Sometimes due to weather conditions, the flower stem is short, maybe because this early warm spell has hastened its growth.

Is it a species of the Passion Flower.
They are climbing plants.?

Definitely Primula denticulata. Thanks everyone.

If you send a pic to the RHS at Wisley, they may be able to identify it...however, be warned, they get very snotty unless you are a member. Do you get the Beechgrove Garden on English TV? They are always willing to help. It's made by Tern Television.

Drumstick primula?

A Primula Denticulata would be my guess. Otherwise known as a drumstick primrose.

Have you got a better photo. I really dont think the leaves are like aquilegia.
Do tell us when we know for sure.

Yes! It's Primula denticulata - drumstick primrose.

Thank you, everyone.

Had your local radio station got a gardening spot, you could email them a picture if they have, or take the picture to a local garden centre they might be able to help.
It's very beautiful and I would love to know what it's called when you find out.
Good luck and thank you for sharing it.