Long Barn Lavender’s founder Richard Norris scaled new heights when he
teamed up with the green roofing specialist Wild About Roofs to plant
the first ever ‘living’ lavender roof in London.
Richard and the Wild About Roofs team worked in blustery blue sky
conditions - on the six floor Mayfair roof, to plant 225 lavender
plants into a carefully blended substrate.
A ‘green’ or ‘living roof’ is partially or completely planted into a
waterproofing membrane. Typically sedum or wildflowers are used but in
Richard’s opinion, ‘Lavender is perfectly suited to open, exposed
conditions such as those found on the roof of a hotel or office for
example. Lavender requires sharp drainage and of course green roofing
systems are designed to remove water quickly and efficiently. All in
all, this environment mimics lavender’s natural habitat perfectly’.
Wild About Roof’s Kevin Nelson adds ‘ Clients have engaged with the
idea really well, seeing many benefits. The installation of this
lavender roof just off Berkeley Square in London was for a landlord who
has bee hives on the roof and feels a real responsibility to encourage
wildlife habitats in the City’.
For more about Wild About Roofs visit: www.wildaboutroofs.co.uk
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