Masterwort, Astrantia major, two flowers opening and leaning towards each other against a yellow dappled background.

Masterwort, Astrantia major 'Pink penny', side view of pink and green flower head with others soft focus behind.

Masterwort, Astrantia major 'Pink penny', close up side view of pink and green flower head.

Japanese anemone, Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert', close up view showing orange stamen.

Hosta, spikey flowerhead not yet opened.

Sea holly, Eryngium variifolium close up of flower. ,

Sea holly, Eryngium variifolium close up of flower.

Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum.

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

Variegated Sword Lily, Furcraea selloa var. marginata, close up detail of leaves.

Polka Dot Cactus, Bunney ears, Opuntia microdasys aureispina, close up deatil showing texture.

Musk thistle, Carduus nutans, spikey flowerhead seen from behind.