A total of 153,000 spring flowering bulbs have been planted across 10 locations in Bridgwater, including two of the town’s cemeteries. This initiative by Bridgwater Town Council aims to enhance green spaces, support biodiversity, and provide seasonal colour throughout the town.
Building on the success of last year's displays, which were popular with residents and visitors, the council has expanded the programme. The scheme features the Bee Surprise XL and Butterfly XL bulb collections from Lubbe & Sons, incorporating species such as crocus, camassia, hyacinths, narcissus, tulips, and alliums.
The bulbs have been strategically planted in prominent locations, with some sites featuring collections side-by-side and others showcasing blended mixes of varieties to create diverse displays throughout the spring season. These selected varieties are intended to provide an early food source for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Many are naturalising species, expected to establish and return in future years, thereby supporting local biodiversity.
Bridgwater Town Council collaborated with Lubbe & Sons on the project, leveraging the company's expertise in bulb selection and planting design to ensure suitability for each location.
“"Following the positive response to last year’s planting, we were keen to build on that success and extend the programme to more locations across the town. These bulbs will provide colour throughout the spring months and help enhance open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy. The bulbs will return year after year, so the benefits of this planting will continue to be enjoyed well into the future and we look forward to seeing the displays emerge next spring and watching these locations come to life with colour once again."
