Crocus, Crocus etruscus 'Zwanenburg', Close side view of an open blue mauve flower among others, showing the orange stigma and pollen covered stamens.

Alyssum, Lobularia maritimum, Close view of flowerheads formed of tiny white florets.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of one pale mauve open flower showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of two pale mauve open flowers, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of two pale mauve open flowers showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of one pale mauve open flower showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of two pale mauve open flowers showing yellow stamens, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Early crocus, Crocus tommasinianus, Side view of one pale mauve open flower, rising out of soft focus grass background.

Alyssum, Alyssum, montanum, Close view of sprigs of the tiny white flowers with yellow centres.

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

Thrift, Sea thrift, Armeria maritima 'Alba', Several stems of white pom pom flowers amongst tall grass in shade

Saxifrage, Saxifraga 'Tumbling waters'