A FLOWER bed containing 5,000 plants has been installed in Coronation Park as part of Port Glasgow’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
The display, based on the distinctive Port Glasgow 250 logo, was created by Port Glasgow charity Parklea Branching Out, with the metal frame manufactured and supplied by local company Inverweld.
Provost Drew McKenzie, said: “Our public consultation showed that people were in favour of the flower bed display and Parklea have really brought it to life.
“With the school summer holidays coming up, Coronation Park will be even busier than usual so anyone visiting should make the time to pop over and see the display for themselves.”
Parklea Branching Out uses horticulture to give work experience and employment opportunities to people with support needs.
Manager Sharon Gemmell said: “We welcomed the chance to play our part in celebrating Port Glasgow’s 250th anniversary.
“We used more than 5,000 plants and it took our team and trainees over a week to co-ordinate and install this unique display.
“We’re delighted with the final result and we hope the people of Port Glasgow, and everyone who visits Coronation Park, enjoys seeing the flowers bloom over the summer.”
