They're Hyacinths :o) They grow from a bulb. They also come in different shades of mauve pink and a creamy colour.

Great thanks. It's not the same hyacinth as I asked about yesterday, is it?

http://www.growsonyou.com/question/show/157296

But at a different stage of development? Sorry if it appears a dumb question but a considerable gardening novice here. ;)

No - absolutely not! The Muscari (grape hyacinths) tend to be thugs and will spread like mad, but the lovely 'good' Hyacinths in this photo behave themselves, although after a few years they look like buebells.

Don't worry about asking questions, we all have to start somewhere!

Thanks for clearing that one up!

You're welcome. :-)