Meadow flowers

Much of the Botanic Garden consists of trees and shrubs maintained in long grass meadows through which paths are mown. These meadows are left uncut until full summer to allow the spring and early summer flowers to complete their life cycles.

This has led to development of flower-rich meadows and a great range of grass species. The buttercups are mainly Ranunculus bulbosus on our dry soil. They make a brilliant show throughout the Garden, joined by great carpets of delicate cowslip, Primula veris. Bluebells occur in pools here and there, particularly under the birch collection.

Spring