Pasque flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Close front view of one open purple flower with masses of yellow stamens and surounded with furry feathery foliage, Another flower behind.

Aster tongolensis 'Berggarten', Close up of mauve flower with masses of orange stamen.

Cactus, Golden barrel cactus, Echinocactus grusonii, Cropped view of several plants with spikey spines on the many ribs, one with tiny pieces of white fluff trapped on them.

Cactus, Golden barrel cactus, Echinocactus grusonii, Cropped view of several plants with spikey spines on the many ribs, one with tiny pieces of white fluff trapped on them.

Beech, European beech, Fagus sylvatica, Several trees in winter mist, still bearing many of their dry brown leaves, and a carpet of them beneath.

Rosebay willowherb, Chamaenerion Angustifolium, Side view of masses of pink flowers beside a canal.

Allium, Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', Close view of one flowerhead just opening with many tiny star shaped flowers radiating out from the centre.

Allium, Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', Close view of one flowerhead with many tiny star shaped flowers radiating out from the centre.

Tulip, Tulipa, Masses of fading petals creating a patter

Tulip, Tulipa, Masses of yellow petals creating a pattern.

Masses of red fake synthetic red tulip heads creating a pattern.

Masses of red and white fake synthetic red tulip heads creating a pattern against blue sky.