Scabious, Scabiosa columbaria 'Blue note', Side view of open lilac flower with same colour stamens against soft focus white background, Selective focus.

Algerian iris, Iris unguicularis, Close cropped view of purple petal with yellow and white markings against pale lilac background.

Freesia, Side view of single lilac coloured flower with buds.

Freesia, Side view of single lilac coloured flower glowing yellow at the base and stamens protrude above the flower.

Crocus, Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Low view of frosted lilac purple buds emerging from dead leaves.

Persian lilac, Melia azedarach. Branches with leaves and flowers in sunlight.

Persian lilac, Melia azedarach, Branches with leaves and flowers in sunlight.

Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, Side close view of one mauve pink flowerhead with leaf and others soft focus behind.

Phlox, Perennial phlox, Phlox paniculata 'Prospero', A cluster of the small lilac with white centres flowers that make up the flowerheads.

Phlox, Meadow phlox, Phlox maculata 'Natascha', Close view of the clusters of lilac pink and white striped flowers.

Phlox, Meadow phlox, Phlox maculata 'Natascha', Close view of the clusters of lilac pink and white striped flowers.

Clematis macropetala 'Wesselton' flower from side view showing the lilac streaked double petals, dappled light behind.