Saucer magnolia, Magnolia x soulangeana 'Lennei', Side view of several closed flowers of rose pink.

African daisy, Osteospermum 'Serenity purple', Close side view of one closed flower with raindrops.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Close view of several closed flowers hanging together against a pale brown background.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Close side view of single white closed flower with others soft focus behind.

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Side view of single white closed flower with others soft focus behind.

Summer Hyacinth, Galtonia candicans, closed up showing white flowers.

Tulip, Tulipa 'Affaire', Closed white cream flower tinged with pink and with dew or raindrops, A Green veined butterfly is perched on the side.

Hosta, spikey flowerhead not yet opened.

Andean glory of the sun lily, Leucocoryne vittata, colouful purples and white flowers.

Allium, Allium Hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', flowers emerging from bud.

Oriental poppy, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' seedhead showing the soft blue green pod colour.

Oriental poppy, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum', two crossing seedheads showing the soft blue green pod colours.