York's wildflower display adapted for drought conditions
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:28 · Archive
York Council is planting more drought-tolerant wildflowers on the city walls after last summer's exceptional heat damaged the original display.
City of York Council is making changes to its Walls in Bloom wildflower display at Station Rise following hot, dry weather last summer. The council report stated that exceptional heat affected later flowering species of plants. The display will be replanted with more drought-tolerant perennials in an effort to extend the summer flowering period and improve tolerance to drought conditions.
The Station Rise display was created in 2024 as part of efforts to boost biodiversity compared to traditional flower beds and reduce grass cutting costs. Seeds were sown in September 2024 and the display bloomed for the first time the following spring. It provoked criticism initially, with some claiming the walls were being neglected, though council officials said the display had flourished and been well-received.
The council approved expansion of wildflower displays in January, with Lord Mayor's Walk, Nunnery Lane and Station Avenue put forward as potential new locations. The project has also been expanded to grass at the Red Tower in Foss Islands Road, with help from volunteers and the St Nicks environment charity. Native wildflowers have become established at the Fishergate Postern Tower following work by the Friends of York Walls and St Nicks.
How it is being reported
- 'Exceptional heat' prompts changes to York walls wildflowers displayChanges are planned for a wildflower display by York's bar walls following hot, dry weather last summer.The Press (York) · 2 Nov, 16:00
- 'Exceptional heat' prompts changes to York walls wildflowers displayChanges are planned for a wildflower display by York's bar walls following hot, dry weather last summer.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 2 Nov, 16:00
In this story: York Council · City of York · Station Rise · St Nicks · Friends of York Walls
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