As part of the City Council’s autumn planting campaign

The City Council, through the Department of Sustainability, Environment and Public Spaces, is launching its autumn planting campaign during November, in which more than 23,000 flowers will be distributed throughout the municipality.

This initiative, which takes place twice a year – in spring and autumn – aims to prepare and enhance green spaces with plants suited to the climatic conditions of each season.

As the Councillor for the Environment, Soledad Martín, explains, “this is a vital initiative to ensure that our green spaces look their best and, at the same time, are prepared to cope with the lower temperatures and reduced sunlight characteristic of the coming months”.

In recent years, the Council has focused on increasing the planting of mixed perennials — a combination of species with perennial root systems — with the aim of creating more natural green spaces, encouraging wildlife and, consequently, improving local biodiversity and reducing pests naturally.

As part of the campaign, seasonal plants that are particularly resistant to the cold, water and frost will be selected, such as cyclamen, tulips, pansies, daisies, chrysanthemums and violas. These species not only ensure survival in adverse conditions but also bring colour and cheer, maintaining the city’s visual appeal throughout autumn and winter.

The flowers will be distributed across the city’s main roundabouts, traffic islands, planters and central reservations, with priority given to major avenues and high-traffic areas.

The campaign also includes pruning and maintenance work in green spaces, with the aim of ensuring the proper development of the new plantings and preserving the health of the municipality’s landscaped areas.

Through these initiatives, the City Council reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, environmental improvement and the well-being of residents, inviting all citizens to enjoy these revitalised green spaces, brimming with life.