Ranucuclus, Persian buttercup, a Ranunculus asiaticus, pink flower against a pink background.

Ranucuclus, Persian buttercup, a Ranunculus asiaticus, orange flower against a solid black background.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena, close up showing stamens against a blue background.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', red flowers amongst others that have finished flowering.

Siberian iris, Iris sibirica 'Sparkling rose', purple flower against black background.

Siberian iris, Iris sibirica 'Sparkling rose', purple flower against mauve background.