Newbie - what’s this?!

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  1. Orolin

    Orolin Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi there,

    I’ve just acquired an allotment and I am keen to get started. I found this plant at the back of it and don’t know what it is! Any ideas welcome!

    I tried my plant identification app and it kept saying purple death kettle but I know it’s not that

    Also any general advice for keeping an allotment is very welcome
     

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    It looks very much like a comfrey
     
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      Sheal Total Gardener

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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner Orolin. :)

      Comfrey as Scotty says or even a Primula.
       
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Would comfrey be in flower this early?
      Dont have a clue myself though.:biggrin:
       
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      I would say Comfrey, @pete I have had Alstreomeria trying to flower recently.
       
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