Just a weed - Red Valerian. Originally from the Mediterranean, it's been found in the UK since the 1600s and is now naturalised across the county in cottage gardens, derelict sites and on walls and pavements. It prefers well-drained, poor, chalky or alkaline soils, and full sun, meaning it's pretty hardy. It flowers profusely from May to October and attracts bees, butterflies and moths.
I saw this one growing from a crack at the base of the rough stucco wall behind a small local factory. Just a weed - but I really like the shapes, colours and textures here. Maximalist minimalism.
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