Rose mallow, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Snow Queen' Front view of one red flower with long anther emerging from variegated leaves.

Witch hazel, Hamamelis mollis, Two leaves on two twigs crossing and backlit against a dappled background.

Moulded wax, Echeveria agavoides, Close view of centre of a plant showing the white dusted leaves.

Quince, Cydonia oblonga, Close side view of one opening white flower and leaves.

Quince, Cydonia oblonga, Close top view of one opening white flower and leaves.

Natal plum, Carissa macrocarpa, Top view one of white flower against leaves.

Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo', Close view of overlapping orange red leaves overexposed against white.

Sage, Salvia officinalis, Close up of mass of dense green leaves of the garden herb.

Glory bush, Tibouchina urvilleana, Purple flower with prominent stamen on an evergreen shrub.

Icelandic poppy, Papaver nudicaule, Close-up detail of a single orange flower with yellow stamen against a green leafy background.

Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Close-up detail of red autumn leaves.

Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Close-up detail of green leaves turning red and yellow in autumn.