Tulip, Tulipa, Parrot tulip, A fully open red flower with white feathered edges against pale green.

Gladiolus, Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Priscilla', Close view of of pink edged white flower showing the stamen.

Phlox, Perennial phlox, Phlox paniculata 'Prospero', A cluster of the small lilac with white centres flowers that make up the flowerheads.

Phlox, Meadow phlox, Phlox maculata 'Natascha', Close view of the clusters of lilac pink and white striped flowers.

Phlox, Meadow phlox, Phlox maculata 'Natascha', Close view of the clusters of lilac pink and white striped flowers.

Phlox, Perennial phlox, Phlox paniculata 'Uspekh', Close view of the clusters of pink flowers with white centres.

Hydrangea, Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle', Close view of the many small flowers that make up the inflorescences or clusters----

Hydrangea, Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle', Close view of the many small flowers that make up the inflorescences or clusters----

Hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee', Close view of the small flowers that make up the inflorescences or clusters.

Garlic, Allium sativum, Close view of a single white head with roots laid out.

Clematis, Clematis 'Tie dye', a bud with purple flower with a distinctive white splash running through each petal.

Clematis, Clematis 'Marmori', Close up shwoing the swirly seedheads.