Plume thistle, Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum', close up of buds.

Grassnut, Triteleia laxa, an umbel showing buds and open flowers.

Blackberry, Rubus laciniatus 'Chester' flower, close up against soft focus leaves.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, flower close up with bee collecting nectar.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, flower close up with bee collecting nectar.

Masterwort, Astrantia major, close up.

Aster novi-belgii 'Chequers', 2 open flowers.

Thrift, Armeria juniperifolia 'alba', close up.

Marguerite daisy, Argyranthemum frutescens 'Cornish gold', close up.

Anemone multiifida, fluffy seedheads.

Wallflower, Fragrant Star, Erysimum 'Fragrant Star', bright yellow flowers.

Meadow, with trees in blossom and variety of spring flowering plants mixed with grasses.