Purplefountaingrass, Pennisetum secateum 'Rubrum'.

Forest pansy, Cercis canadensis.

Forest pansy, Cercis canadensis.

Ireland, County Monaghan, Rossmore Forest Park, Winter sun rays shining through part silhouetted conifer trees.

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, M&G Centenary, Designer Roger Platts. Gold medal

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, M&G Centenary, Designer Roger Platts. Gold medal

Chelsea Flower Show 2013, M&G Centenary, Designer Roger Platts. Gold medal

Poplar, Populus andalucia.

Lily, Forest lily, Veltheimia bracteata.

Skunkcabbage, Lysichiton americanus.

Smokebush, Cotinus coggygria 'Grace'.