Cirsium, Plume thistle, Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum', Side view of purple red fluffy thistles intermingled with white lavender.

Agapanthus, Agapanthus 'Blue Heaven', Close view of one flowerhead with flowers at various stages, fading from blue to pink. Others soft focus behind against pastel blue background.

Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Purple top, Verbena bonariensis, with Veronicastrum, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' and Gaura, all tall plants in a late summer prairie style planted mixed bord...

Ranunculus, Persian ranunculus, a double petalled orange Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar, Front view showing yellow stamens and a curved stem.

Ranunuculus, Persian ranunculus, a double petalled orange Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar, Front view showing yellow stamens and a long stem.

Ranunculus, Persian ranunculus, a double petalled yellow Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar, Close front view with selective focus against a green graduated background.

Ranunculus, Persian ranunculus, a double petalled yellow Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar, Close front view with selective focus against a green graduated background.

Ranunculus, Persian ranunculus, a white simple Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar, The flower is fully open showing a ring of yellow stamen.

Ranunculus, Persian ranunculus, a white simple Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar, The flower is fully open showing a ring of yellow stamen.

Ranunculus, Persian ranunculus, a white simple Ranunculus asiaticus cultivar rising above several others in various colours.,The main flower is fully open showing a ring of yellow stamen.

Cherry plum, Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', Front view of a twig with pale pink blossom and bronze leaves with others soft focus behind, forming a pattern againt a white background.

Tulip, Parrot tulip, Tulipa 'Flaming parrot', Side view of one red, orange and yellow fringed tulip.