More than 150,000 spring bulbs planted across Bridgwater to support bees and butterflies
The flowers have gone in at 10 locations around the town
A total of 153,000 spring flowering bulbs have been planted across 10 locations in Bridgwater, including two of the town's cemeteries.
The planting is part of Bridgwater Town Council's ongoing programme to enhance green spaces, support biodiversity and provide seasonal colour throughout the town.
It builds on last year's bulb displays, which the council said proved popular with residents and visitors and encouraged it to expand the programme to more locations.
The planting uses the Bee Surprise XL and Butterfly XL bulb collections from Lubbe & Sons.
They include a wide range of spring-flowering species, such as crocus, camassia, hyacinths, narcissus, tulips and alliums.
Some sites have been planted with the collections side by side, while others have blended mixes of varieties.
The council said this will create different displays and flowering patterns throughout the spring.
The council said the selected varieties will provide an early source of food for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
It said many of the bulbs are naturalising species that will continue to establish and return in future years, helping to support local biodiversity.
Bridgwater Town Council worked with Lubbe & Sons on the project, drawing on the company's expertise in bulb selection and planting design to suit each location.
Councillor Tim Mander, Chair of the Amenities Committee, said: "Following the positive response to last year's planting, we were keen to build on that success and extend the programme to more locations across the town."
He also said: "These bulbs will provide colour throughout the spring months and help enhance open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy."
Councillor Mander added: "The bulbs will return year after year, so the benefits of this planting will continue to be enjoyed well into the future and we look forward to seeing the displays emerge next spring and watching these locations come to life with colour once again."