Wollescote flowers in bloom (From Stourbridge News)

Wollescote flowers in bloom

9:31am Thursday 24th May 2007 in Local

A SERIES of walks around Stevens Park, Wollescote, kicks off this weekend as its famous collection of flowers comes into bloom.

The ceanothus collection at the park - which comes into bloom in early summer creating a sea of dark blue, lavender, pink and white - is part of the National Plant Collection and is the largest single collection in the country, with more than 80 varieties.

Park keeper Phil Crowther is leading the walks; the first takes place on Sunday May 27 at 2pm - and they will run every Sunday thereafter throughout June.

Daniel Fildes, parks development officer, said: "This is the first time we've rolled out a programme of walks around the collection. The flowers are at their peak in June and this is a great opportunity to find out more about these stunning plants."

Participants need to meet in the main car park.

For further details call Kim Braznell, parks physical activity officer, on 01384 816992.