Magnolia, cropped view of individual blossom on bare stems with petals dark pink at base fading to pale pink and white.

Indian paintbrush, Castilleja linariifolia, flowers comprising of cream bracts and sepals translucent in sunshine.

Purple Basil, Ocimum basilicum purpurescens growing in bright pink wellington boot at Hampton Court 2009. Capital Growth Incentive volunteers edible balconies.

Studio shot of slice of Starfruit, translucent on light box with single seed.

St Johns wort Hidcote. Cluster of bright yellow flowers with prominent stamens.

Borage and Nasturtium cultivar in glass container in front of window.

Iris foetidissima. Seed pods open to reveal bright, scarlet fruits.

Glaucous scorpion-vetch, Coronilla valentina subsp. glauca. Small cluster of bright yellow pea-like flowers, background in soft focus.

Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia flowers with bright yellow petals surrounding central cone against blue sky.

Gerbera cultivar. Four individual flower stems in shades of yellow and orange arranged in a row and photographed on a lightbox.

Gerbera cultivar. Studio shot of single flower stem arranged and photographed on lightbox.

Gerbera cultivar. Two individual flower stems arranged and photographed on lightbox.