Marigold, Calendula officinalis 'Porcupine', Several spikey orange flowers.

Red hot poker, Kniphofia 'Yellow cheer', Close view of the flower as it works its way up the stem.

Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Love You Kiss', Close view of ome of the red edged 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, 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.

Globe Thistle, Echinops ritro 'Veitch's blue', A single flower not yet open with others behind in soft focus.

Sea Holly, Flat Sea holly, Eryngium planum, A Bumble Bee obtaining nectar from a single flower.

Sea Holly, Flat Sea holly, Eryngium planum, A bee obtaining nectar from a single flower.

Echinacea, Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea 'De Donkeute Steel', Close cropped view of a single flower.

Globe thistle, Echinops ritro 'Veitch's blue', A single flower head with others behind in soft focus.

Echinacea, Purple coneflower. Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern', Close view of a single flower, with one behind in soft focus.