Hellebore, Helleborus x hybridus 'Double Ellen Red', against a warm painterly textured background.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, A small clump of flowers, only a couple in focus amongst soft focus grass.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, purple flower shot from underneath, backlit against a dappled blue background.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, purple flower shot from underneath against a dappled blue background.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, curved back purple petals reveal yellow stamens against a dappled blue background.

Winter windflower, Anemone blanda, purple flower shot from underneath against a dappled blue background.

Pittosporum, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon', green fliage with white edges.

Pittosporum, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon', green fliage with white edges.

Dogwood, Red-barked dogwood, Cornus alba 'Spaethii'.

Lavender scallops, Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi, orange coloured flower emerging.

Lavender scallops, Bryophyllum fedtschenkoi, close up showing pattern.

Orchid tree, Bauhinia variegata, purple flower.