Marmalade, summer picking and medieval carpet are among the wild flower mixtures wowing motorists driving in and out of Swansea.
Wild flowers
The mixtures are among several being trialled by Swansea Council on grass verges alongside some of the key gateways in and out of the city. Locations include Ashleigh Road’s junction with Mumbles Road, the Dyfatty interchange and an area off Ynysforgan roundabout.
Flax, marigolds and mallow are some of the flower seeds being used in the different combinations. Several city parks are also benefitting from the scheme, including Gorseinon’s Parc y Werin, Morriston’s Parc Llewelyn and Brynmill Park.
Preparations started in January when patches of land were sprayed and then rotovated to pave the way for seed planting in the early spring.
Several people have contacted the local media and taken to websites like Twitter to praise Swansea Council for the displays.
Cllr Nick Bradley, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “The wild flower scheme has been a tremendous success that’s helped improve the look of several parks and main roads in and out of the city. We’re blessed in Swansea to enjoy a stunning natural location but we also need to do all we can to make our city as attractive as possible. This is important because it boosts the spirits of commuters and generates great first impressions of Swansea for visitors – many of whom may be coming here for the very fist time.
“The wild flower scheme is one of several ways we boost the city’s appearance. Other success stories include the annual Swansea in Bloom competition we run and our hanging basket scheme that scores of businesses and residents benefit from every year. These schemes combine to make Swansea a kaleidoscope of colour every summer.”
Mike Stroud, of Gabalfa Road in Sketty, said: “Congratulations to whoever at Swansea Council is responsible for the strips of wild flowers that have been planted along the edge of Mumbles Road. They’re a riot of colour and a taste of what might be.”
Nicci Southard said on Twitter: “The wild flowers on Mumbles Road and throughout Swansea look fantastic.”
Wendy James, of Cardigan, said: “I spotted a striking display of wild flowers on the roundabout at Swansea West services. They’re well-planted.”
Other wild flower mixture locations include Bathurst Street, Gors Common in Penllergaer, the Clydach Road roundabout, Singleton Park, the Normandy Road roundabout and the Normandy Road park and ride roundabout.
