Chester is set to bloom with over 100,000 flowers in the coming weeks, thanks to the revival of the Summer Flowers project. This year, the project receives generous support from The Duke of Westminster and his fiancée, Miss Olivia Henson, in celebration of their upcoming wedding.
The historic Rows and cityscape will be adorned with vibrant floral installations funded by The Duke and Miss Henson as part of their wedding festivities, which include a ceremony at the Cathedral on June 7. A spokesperson for the couple commented on the initiative, saying, “The floral displays are a wonderful addition to the vibrancy of the city each summer, making the town centre awash with colour from locally grown flowers. They are very grateful for all the support and kind wishes they have received from people and organizations ahead of their wedding.”
Scheduled to be planted at the end of May, the colorful displays will feature vibrant pollinators, enhancing both the city’s beauty and its biodiversity. The project, typically funded by the Chester BID, benefits from this year’s special sponsorship as part of the local wedding celebrations.
Chester BID’s flower planting morning, a popular event engaging volunteers from local businesses, will take place later this month. This initiative highlights the strong spirit of community involvement and cooperation within the city district.
Luka Morrell, business engagement manager for Chester BID, expressed enthusiasm for the project. “The Summer Flowers project represents a heartfelt thank you to our communities, enhancing our beautiful city as we head into the summer months. We are immensely grateful for the support from The Duke and Olivia in bringing our Summer Flowers project to life this year,” she said.
Last year, Chester BID installed over 139,032 flowers throughout the city, with partial funding provided for hanging baskets and floral displays at local businesses, including Popcorn, Atina Kitchen, Natwest, Chez Jules, Cinderbox, and The Commercial. This year’s expanded efforts promise to make Chester’s summer more vibrant and beautiful than ever.
