Wild flower seeds being planted across Swansea

HUNDREDS of thousands of wild flower seeds are now being planted across the city.

Swansea Council’s parks department has started sowing a variety of seed mixtures at over 125 locations as the build-up to summer gathers pace in the glorious spring sunshine.

Spots where wild flower seeds have already been planted include a grassy area close to Guildhall, Normandy Road by the Liberty Stadium and the main road between Gorseinon and Pontarddulais. Wild flower seeds have also been sown on part of Fabian Way’s central reservation.

Planting is taking place now to ensure the wild flowers are in full bloom across the city from the middle of June.

Other locations to benefit this summer include Dyfatty interchange, Sketty Park roundabout and Pentreguinea Road in St Thomas. Rainbow annual, colour bouquets orange and carpet red and gold are among the seed mixtures being used.

The wild flowers scheme is being funded by Swansea Council, Community Councils and local Ward Members via their environmental allowances.

Cllr Mark Child, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Wellbeing and Healthy City, said: “The summertime wild flowers have been tremendously popular right across Swansea since their introduction a few years ago. They’ve not only won praise from many thousands of local people and visitors from throughout the UK, but also from international tourists, too. This shows they contribute to raising the profile of Swansea Bay as a place to visit and spend time.

“Our staff are looking to finish the planting of wild flower seeds in all planned locations by the end of next week. Spots alongside main roads and in parks, cemeteries and recreational areas across the city are among those set to benefit as we look to boost the spirits of motorists, pedestrians, residents and visitors this summer.

“Our fabulous coastline regularly wins award after award, but the sight of wild flowers coming into bloom will again add even more colour to a destination that’s already renowned for its beauty.”

Summery picking, pastel mix and flowers, honey and butterfly are among the other seed mixtures being used. Other locations to benefit from wild flowers this summer include land adjacent to Ynysforgan roundabout, Scott’s Pit in Birchgrove and Dyfed Avenue in Townhill.