Fatsia, Fatsia japonica. Side view of spherical white flowers on stems with wasp collecting pollen.

Fatsia, Fatsia japonica. Side view of spherical white flowers on stems with wasp collecting pollen.

Fatsia, Fatsia japonica. Close side view of spherical white flower on stem with fly collecting pollen.

Birchleaf Viburnum, Viburnum betulifolium, Close view of clusters of bright red berries.

Birchleaf Viburnum, Viburnum betulifolium, Close view of clusters of bright red berries.

Sweet box, Sarcococca confusa, Close cropped view of the scented white flowers and glossy leaves.

Rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, New grouth emerging from grey surroundungs, with the leaves compressed and looking similar to a brain.

Prickly pear cactus, Opuntia cochenillifera, Side view of older leaf with newer fresh leaf growing from it.

Plum, Prunus domestica 'Blue tit', Cluster of white blossom with small leaves on a single twig.

Plum, Prunus domestica 'Blue tit', Cluster of white blossom with small leaves on a single twig.

Plum, Prunus domestica 'Blue tit', Cluster of white blossom with small leaves on a dark twig with others around, Against blue sky.

Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, Abundant harvest of purple sloe berries and a few leaves from the shrub.