Thistle, Cotton thistle, Onopordum acanthium.

Lavender scallops, Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi, orange coloured flower emerging.

Orchid tree, Bauhinia variegata, purple flower.

Ash , European ash, Fraxinus excelsior, new growth.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Kings Acre Pippin', blossoms in flower.

Apple, Malus domestica 'Kings Acre Pippin', blossoms against blue sky.

Allium, Allium Hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', flowers emerging from bud.

Easter lily, Lilium longiflorum, single flower hanging down against a flat green background.

Easter lily, Lilium longiflorum, single flower hanging down showing stamen inside with light green background.

Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland', single red flower showing yellow stamen and dark purple leaves.

Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum 'Zimbabwe black', purple flowers and buds with a small black chilli and purple tinged leaves.

Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum 'Zimbabwe black', purple flowers and buds with a small black chilli and purple tinged leaves.