In 2025, Croydon BID has delivered 137 hanging baskets, each containing approximately 10 seasonal bedding plants, totaling around 1,370 plants that contribute vibrant colour to the town centre. Among these, Surfinia petunias stand out for their vigorous growth and continuous blooming, with each plant producing between 500 and 1,000 flowers during the season. This means the baskets alone are estimated to provide over one million flowers across Croydon throughout the summer.

Since September 2024, Croydon BID has also supported the planting of approximately 6,000 seasonal bedding plants across key locations such as the three beds in Wellesley Road, concrete planters on the High Street, West Croydon Station, Dingwall Road planters, the railing planters outside the Allianz Building, and the newly established large triangular bed at the Wellesley Road and Park Lane junction. Additionally, around 300 evergreen and perennial plants have been installed to enhance year-round greenery and add structure to the town’s public realm.

While the exact labour involved is hard to quantify, Croydon BID estimates that around 650 to 700 man-hours per year are dedicated to planting and maintaining these displays. This reflects Croydon BID’s ongoing commitment and investment in improving Croydon’s public spaces, creating a welcoming environment for visitors, residents, and businesses alike.

To celebrate and raise awareness of these greening efforts, bold new signage has been introduced at key sites, featuring playful messages like Blooming Lovely, Wild about Croydon, and Watch Croydon Grow – clear reminders that Croydon BID is proud to support these initiatives.

Miles Watson-Smyth, Chief Executive of Windowflowers – the family-run independent horticultural business working with Croydon BID – added:

Find out more about our greening projects at: croydonbid.com/business/refresh/greening-projects