Cape Town - The 2024 wildflower season in the West Coast National Park is in full bloom, and SANParks says it is excited to welcome visitors.
The Postberg section of the park will be open to the public until September 30, an exceptional opportunity to see the seasonal blooms.
“We invite everyone to experience the breathtaking beauty of the park’s wildflowers and take advantage of the available amenities. For more details and updates, please visit the West Coast National Park’s official website, social media page or contact the park’s visitor services,” SANParks said.
Flower season in the park is at its peak from August to September, when a wide variety of flowers are on display, from daisies, to bulbs. Large areas of flowers can be seen in the Seeberg/ Mooimaak and Postberg areas.
During a visit to the park in flower season, visitors can expect to see the following species: Suurvy (Carpobrotus edulis), Elandsvy (Carpobrotus acinaciformis), Gousblom (Arctotis hirsuta), Bokbaai vygie (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis), White rain daisy (Dimorphotheca pluvialis), Sporrie (Heliophila coronopifolia), Magriet (Ursinia anthemoides), and Soetuintjie (Moraea fugax). Meanwhile, every year as winter turns to spring, the City’s Recreation and Parks Department embarks on its “no mow” drive, not just to let the flowers bloom, but also in aid of conservation efforts.
Community services and health mayco member Patricia van der Ross, said the drive will run from August to the end of November at specific public open spaces, to allow for spring flowers and a variety of indigenous plants to bloom and seed.
“‘The mowing debate gathers momentum at this time of year, and we love the passion and enthusiasm from all involved. The City has identified public open spaces, parks, greenbelts and road verges that are home to sensitive vegetation. These are areas that will not be mowed over the next few months. Residents have the opportunity to advocate for spaces in their communities to be added to the list.”
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