Ornamental Collection (page 72)

View of flowerbeds and baroque chateau, Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy, Seine-et-Marne, France, september

Orangery garden area and ornamental pond, Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France, september

View of wildlife garden and thatched house, with Spurge (Euphorbia wulfenii) growing in foreground, Snow Street, Norfolk, England, may

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) flowering, mass in garden flowerbeds, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) flowering, mass in garden flowerbeds, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) Viridiflora Virichic, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) Viridiflora Virichic, flowering, Keukenhof Gardens, South Holland, Netherlands

Red-flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) King Edward VII, close-up of flowers and leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, april

Cottage garden at front of house in village high street, Tarring, West Sussex, England

Path through arboretum, Cyril Hart Arboretum, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, september

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) and Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) adults, feeding on Michaelmas Daisy (Aster novae-angliae) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, september

Common Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) Golden Rudd colour form, adult, swimming, England, july (captive)

Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) adult, feeding on California Lilac (Ceanothus arboreus) flowers in garden, England, june

Gypsy Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus bohemicus) adult female, feeding on Wall Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, may

Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus) adult, feeding on Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) flowers in garden, England, august

Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) close-up of flowerspike, growing in garden, Germany

Garden Pansy (Viola sp. ) Roscastle Black, close-up of flower, in garden, Suffolk, England, june
Garden Pansy (Viola sp.) Roscastle Black, close-up of flower, in garden, Suffolk, England, june

Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) adult, feeding on Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) flowers in garden, England, june

Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp. ) close-up of frost covered leaves, in garden at dawn, Suffolk, England, november
Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp.) close-up of frost covered leaves, in garden at dawn, Suffolk, England, november

Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp. ) close-up of snow covered leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, november
Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp.) close-up of snow covered leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, november

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) adult, feeding on daisy flowers in garden, England, august

Michaelmas Daisy (Aster x versicolor) flowering, covered with snow, Romania, october

Pool and conservatory at botanical gardens, Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, The Bronx, New York City, New York State, U.S.A. november

Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) flowering, in garden, Luisenpark, Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) adult pair, standing, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november (captive)

Ghigi's Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) yellow colour mutation, adult male, walking, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november (captive)

Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) adult male, standing, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november (captive)

Grape (Vitis vinifera) leaves and developing fruit, growing against wall in garden, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Woody Mallow (Hibiscus syriacus) close-up of flower, growing in garden, Germany

Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) spadix and opening spathe, largest unbranched inflorescence in world, Botanical Institute, Basel, Switzerland

Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) flowering, growing in meadow habitat, Warley Place, Great Warley, Essex, England

Lenten Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis) flowering, in garden, Essex, England, march

Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) flowering, growing in wall pot, Powys, Wales, august

Chilean Gunnera (Gunnera tinctoria) close-up of young leaves

Cultivated Clematis (Clematis sp. ) leaves and stems, growing on garden trellis, Suffolk, England, may
Cultivated Clematis (Clematis sp.) leaves and stems, growing on garden trellis, Suffolk, England, may

Common Carder Bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) adult, feeding on Michaelmas Daisy (Aster novae-angliae) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, september

Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri) adult female, feeding on inula flower in garden, Powys, Wales, august

Cuckoo Bee (Sphecodes geoffrellus) adult female, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus sp)
Cuckoo Bee (Sphecodes geoffrellus) adult female, feeding on Sunflower (Helianthus sp.) flower in garden, Powys, Wales, august

Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) adult male, feeding on Wall Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) flowers in garden, Powys, Wales, may

Acorn Weevil (Curculio glandium) adult, resting on Ornamental Maple (Acer sp)
Acorn Weevil (Curculio glandium) adult, resting on Ornamental Maple (Acer sp.) leaf, ordinarily these insect live high up in oak trees but this one had been dislodged by very strong winds, Belvedere

Hoverfly (Myathropa florea) adult, feeding on flower in garden, Essex, England, august

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult, resting on pink dahlia flower, Essex, England

Birds of paradise. 19th century artwork of two male great birds of paradise (Paradisea apoda), performing their display dance

Sundial, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon, UK
Garden sundial. This sundial is used to measure time by the position of the sun. The shadow cast on the dial face points to indicate the hour of the day

Ranunculus flowers in a vase. Ranunculus (Ranunculus aconitifolius) is a member of the buttercup family and is often grown alongside roses

Flowers in a vase

Ranunculus flowers tied in a bunch with a ribbon. Ranunculus (Ranunculus aconitifolius) is a member of the buttercup family and is often grown alongside roses

Zygopetalum crinitum orchid flowers. The Zygopetalum orchids are found mostly in Brazil. Like most orchids, each flower has a lip-shaped labellum, a specialised petal that attracts pollinators

Mixed orchids for sale in a market. There are more than 30, 000 species of orchids worldwide, many of which are grown as ornamental flowers. Photographed on the Atlantic Portuguese island of Madeira

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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.