White bluebells...really a thing?

[Jay22]

Our bluebells seem to be turning white, is this possible? Didn't have any white bluebells at all a few years ago now we have loads, any idea why? Just had a thought, is it actually a bluebell?

[DannyK]

Got few here. It's a sport. It's in the genes.

Quite a few of my self sown primroses come up pink.

[nickdub]

Our bluebells seem to be turning white, is this possible? Didn't have any white bluebells at all a few years ago now we have loads, any idea why? Just had a thought, is it actually a bluebell?

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Looks like a white version of the Spanish bluebell to me - which is the one most commonly seen in gardens. The wild bluebell is a bit different with narrower leaves and the flower spike bending over more towards the end - shaped like a fishing rod when there is something heavy on the line.

[chris_m]

shaped like a fishing rod when there is something heavy on the line.

I've never had a rod like that, drowned worms don't weigh much

[nickdub]

I've never had a rod like that, drowned worms don't weigh much

unlucky - most fishermen can at least claim an old boot or a shopping bag to get the feel of at least catching something :-)

[Mitzi]

I think Spanish bluebell too. They come in white and pink as well as blue.