Ornamental Collection (#63)

Cottage gardens, Bibury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, June

Birdbath sculpture in snow covered garden, Powys, Wales, January

Cultivated Begonia (Begonia sp. ) planting plugs in greenhouse, Chipping, Lancashire, England, May
Cultivated Begonia (Begonia sp.) planting plugs in greenhouse, Chipping, Lancashire, England, May

Mouse Garlic (Allium angulosum) flowering, growing in garden, Dorset, England, July

Cultivated Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) Border Dark Blue, trays of plants in garden centre, Norfolk, England, April

Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) flowering, growing in garden, Herefordshire, England, May

Swedish Whitebeam (Sorbus intermedia) close-up of ripening berries, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Ornamental Waterlily (Nymphaea sp. ) Fabiola cultivar, flowering, growing in garden pond, Norfolk, England, June
Ornamental Waterlily (Nymphaea sp.) Fabiola cultivar, flowering, growing in garden pond, Norfolk, England, June

Bell Tree Dahlia (Dahlia imperialis) flowering, growing as ornamental, Brantome, Perigord, Dordogne, France, November

Giant Reed (Arundo donax) Variegata, close-up of variegated leaves, Dordogne, France, November

Filbert (Corylus maxima) Purpurea, close-up of leaf, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Filbert (Corylus maxima) Purpurea, close-up of leaf underside, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Biota (Platycladus orientalis) close-up of leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Cultivated Cape Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis) Summertime Pink Charme, rows of potted plants in nursery, Norfolk, England, May

Biota (Platycladus orientalis) close-up of fruit, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum) Pictum, close-up of fronds, growing in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Greek Mullein (Verbascum olympicum) flowers and felted stems, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis sp. ) close-up of flowers, covered in snow, Norwich, Norfolk, England, January
Witch-hazel (Hamamelis sp.) close-up of flowers, covered in snow, Norwich, Norfolk, England, January

Common Galingale (Cyperus longus) flowering, growing in garden pond, Dorset, England, July

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Dordogne, France, November

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) close-up of leaves, growing in garden hedge, Suffolk, England, October

September Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) close-up of flowers, growing in cultivation, Sardinia, Italy, April

Mock-orange (Philadelphus sp. ) close-up of flowers and leaves, in garden, Oxfordshire, England, July
Mock-orange (Philadelphus sp.) close-up of flowers and leaves, in garden, Oxfordshire, England, July

Irish Yew (Taxus baccata) Fastigiata, close-up of leaves, growing in village churchyard, St. Marys Church, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Common Yew (Taxus baccata) close-up of leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) close-up of leaf underside, growing in garden hedge, Suffolk, England, October

London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) close-up of leaf underside, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) habit, mature tree growing in housing estate, Christchurch, Dorset, England, December

Orange (Citrus sinensis) habit, with fruit, growing in lead planter, Aberglasney Gardens, Carmarthenshire, Wales, July

Olive (Olea europea) young tree, growing against brick wall in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Olive (Olea europea) close-up of leaf, growing against brick wall in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) habit, growing beside building, Oxfordshire, England, May

Olive (Olea europea) close-up of leaves underside, growing against brick wall in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) close-up of leaves, in autumn colour, in garden, Powys, Wales, October

Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) close-up of leaves, growing beside building, Oxfordshire, England, May

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of trunk, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of leaf, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of leaves, in garden, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of winged seedpods, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Crabapple (Malus sp. ) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September
Crabapple (Malus sp.) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September

Floriculture, Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field with scarecrow, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Floriculture, irrigator system watering Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Gardener carrying trays of ornamental plants in polytunnel, Tierp, Uppsala, Sweden

Rose Glorybower (Clerodendrum bungei) close-up of flowers, in garden, September

Floriculture, workers picking Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Smoke Bush (Cotinus coggygria) Young Lady, flowering in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Frangipani (Plumeria sp. ) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles
Frangipani (Plumeria sp.) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Common Fig (Ficus carica) close-up of leaves, growing beside fence in garden, Suffolk, England, August

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"Exploring the World's Ornamental Treasures: From Antique Maps to Bronze Lions" Delve into history with an antique map of Tasmania, unraveling the secrets of this enchanting island. Step back in time with a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, a testament to elegance and practicality. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Australia's past through an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip, adorned with captivating vignettes. Uncover stories from East Yorkshire as you discover the haunting Driffield Union workhouse, a place that holds echoes of bygone eras. Marvel at the Trundholm sun chariot, an extraordinary artifact from the Early Bronze Age that captivates with its celestial allure. Journey to Lisbon, Portugal and admire azulejo - painted blue tiles - adorning its streets, adding ornate charm to this European gem. Find serenity on an ornamental Japanese wooden bridge at Daigoji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto; let it transport you to a tranquil world. Discover architectural wonder at Guernsey's Little Chapel in Channel Islands; its intricate ornamentation is truly awe-inspiring. Encounter nature's artistry as you gaze upon an ornamental Koi or Common Carp swimming gracefully in Malacca's historic shopping mall pond. Admire the delicate beauty of Sea Holly (Eryngium sp. ), nature's own decorative masterpiece that thrives along coastal landscapes. Walk beneath Laburnum arches and be enchanted by their cascading golden blooms – a sight straight out of fairy tales. Seek good fortune by rubbing the paws of a bronze lion statue outside HSBC Bank Headquarters; let its ornate presence bring luck your way. Embark on a journey where ornamentation takes center stage – uncovering cultural gems and natural wonders across continents.