Bridgwater is coming into bloom once again, with summer planters, hanging baskets and innovative bulb planting combining to brighten the streets while supporting biodiversity and pollinators.
Alongside the town’s usual seasonal planting in baskets and planters, Bridgwater Town Council has been building on wider environmental initiatives introduced in 2025. Bridgwater Town Council and Lubbe Bulbs have been working together to explore new ways to improve biodiversity and sustainability across the town centre.
As part of this work, several key areas were identified for planting the Bee Surprise Bulb Mix (XL), a carefully designed mix chosen for its long flowering period and high value to pollinators. These bulbs were planted in October using specialist machinery capable of planting around 400 bulbs per square metre, allowing large areas to be planted efficiently and with minimal disruption.
Sharon from Lubbe Bulbs said,
“This mix not only provides successional colour from February and March through to June and July but also provides essential food for bees and other pollinators. Because the bulbs return year after year and require very little maintenance, they’re a sustainable solution with long-term benefits. The results really do speak for themselves – take a look at Broadway and West Street, or the area near Rope Walk.”
The planting scheme complements Bridgwater Town Council’s wider approach to greening the town centre, building on the colourful displays already provided by traditional planters and hanging baskets while introducing planting that supports wildlife.
Cllr Kathy Pearce said,
“We’re proud to be building on the excellent planting already taking place across the town. By introducing bee-friendly bulb mixes alongside our summer displays, we can brighten Bridgwater while also supporting pollinators and improving biodiversity. These schemes show that small changes in how we plant can have a lasting environmental impact.”
The council aims to continue and expand the use of biodiversity-focused bulb mixes in 2026 and beyond, recognising the long-term environmental benefits for wildlife, residents and visitors alike.
As the bulbs return year after year and summer planting adds colour to the streets, Bridgwater’s town centre continues to demonstrate how attractive public spaces and environmental responsibility can thrive side by side.
