Snake's Head Fritillary

I noticed these Fritillaria Meleagris (Snake's Head Fritillary) growing at the Modern Art Gallery.  They're a native wildflower and come in shades of purple and occassionally white.  They look fabulous alongside the pale lemon Primulas.  

Late this afternoon I spent a couple of hours out in the courtyard garden with the neighbours discussing planting options.  It's east facing so no sun at that time of day - we were freezing!

I didn't spot any April Fool's pranks.