MYSTERY IN BUD

Yesterday, I blipped a man who plants flowers and shrubs wherever he can find space on our crowded hillside. This is one of them in bud. It has massive leaves and when it is happy, which is not often, it does another massive flower in shades of yellow, purple, white and red, an incredible sight.

This pic was done with a macro lens. I can't say I'm enamored of it and much prefer the almost "all purpose" one.

I had a quick look in the RHS encyclopedia but didn't find it. I'm sure it is there but I have to rush off today. I have put part of the full flower here but I thought the bud was more elegant. Big yellow flower.