Kenilworth is set to get its share of new snowdrop bulbs, courtesy of Warwick District Council.

The local authority is planting 17,000 new snowdrops across the district, at Abbey End island and the War Memorial in Kenilworth, the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington, and Warwick Cemetery.

Cllr Will Roberts, portfolio holder for neighbourhood and green spaces, said: "It's fantastic to see the vibrant, natural displays of snowdrops and crocus across the district.

"Our green spaces team and contractor idverde continue to maintain our award-winning parks and open spaces with careful consideration for biodiversity and the natural habitat."

Snowdrops will be planted around Kenilworth's war memorial (image via SNWS)

In line with the council's 'Biodiversity Action Plan', the Green Spaces team has recently trialled a new scheme which involves planting bulbs to replace spring bedding flowers such as pansies and polyanthus, to create a cycle of crocus, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths in Jephson Gardens.

The news comes as a "spectacle of snowdrops" has appeared at St Nicholas Park in Warwick.

Thousands of snowdrops planted some years ago now bloom to life every year on the embankment off the Banbury Road.

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Natural displays of crocus, another early Spring bulb, can also be seen in Victoria Park, Euston Place and Midland Oak Park.

Crocus are on display across the district (image via Warwick District Council)