Last week I was in London for a conference, but I managed to find time to visit the new ‘Superbloom’ wildflower meadow in the moat around the Tower of London.
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee year of Her Majesty The Queen, over 20 million seeds have been sown in the moat, developing over the course of the summer to create a beautiful, new naturalistic landscape. Designed to attract pollinators, ‘Superbloom’ brings a wonderful natural beauty to this urban space and introduces a new biodiverse habitat for wildlife. It celebrates the value of nature for our wellbeing. It is an evolving display, moving from soft green hues in June to delicate whites, blues, pinks and oranges throughout the height of summer.
When I visited, the orange and yellow flowers were vibrant and gorgeous and the whole meadow was a-buzz with flying insects. It just goes to show how ambitious we can be with urban green spaces. If you are in London this summer, try and find the time to visit and to enjoy the breath-taking display. You can find all the necessary information here: https://superbloom.hrp.org.uk/content/ticket-options Jo Bradley, Stormwater Shepherds
