More than 20,000 flowers have been planted across West Norfolk, creating some stunning summer displays in the three main towns.
The borough council’s public open space team has been busy planting in council-owned parks and open spaces. More than 7,000 summer bedding plants have been planted at Lynn’s Walks, and another 7,000 in Hunstanton, with further flowers spread over other locations including street planters and hanging baskets in Downham, Hunstanton and Lynn.
Cllr Paul Bland, the borough council’s cabinet member for parking and open spaces, said: “Our public open space team do an incredible job making our borough a beautiful place to live, work, and visit.
Blooming lovely at Hunstanton. Picture: West Norfolk Council
“Their dedication and passion shine through every flower they plant, and the stunning displays we see this summer are a testament to their hard work. We’re proud of their achievements and excited to enjoy these vibrant, welcoming spaces throughout the season.
“From nurturing seedlings to planting thousands of blooms, the hard work of our public open space teams ensures parks and green spaces remain beautiful and inviting for residents and visitors alike and continue to play a vital role in creating welcoming, attractive environments that foster community pride and wellbeing.”
The process begins at the borough council plant nursery where 70,000 plants are grown each year. Then, through plant giveaways, the council recycles winter bedding to make space for the stunning summer displays.
Keeping everything neat and tidy at Hunstanton. Picture: West Norfolk CouncilGetting ready to fill planters in Lynn. Picture: West Norfolk CouncilSummer flowers in Lynn’s Tower Gardens. Picture: West Norfolk CouncilStunning displays in The Walks. Picture: West Norfolk CouncilPart of the display in Lynn’s Walks. Picture: West Norfolk Council