Green London: Beltane Flowers on the Street Where I Live

Today is Beltane, or May Day, a time to celebrate flowers (as well as frolicking). But, of course, it's also Friday and the bank holiday isn't until Monday. Even if you're working today, take a break and go for a walk to see what's blooming. Just looking at trees, plants and blossom can lift your mood and help you feel in touch with the energy of the season.

I took the photos in the collage above in the streets around where I live in South East London. Most were growing wild on verges. I've been blogging regularly about London's green spaces in an effort to dispel a prevalent myth in the pagan community that it's just all concrete. Even in the City, which is of course heavily built up, there are still places where nature thrives, while Greater London has huge areas of woods, commons, parks and beautiful gardens. 

You don't need to know the names of plants in order to enjoy their beauty, but here's what I think are in the pictures:

• Calendula
• Rose
• Wild cabbage
• Hawthorn
• Pink sorel
• Lilac
• Three-cornered leek

I did a very similar thing back in March, and you can see that post here, to compare: https://www.badwitch.co.uk/2026/03/green-london-flowers-on-street-where-i.html

The photos on this post were all taken by me. Please do not use them without my permission.

Other previous Green London Posts
badwitch.co.uk/2026/02/green-london-urban-park-and-ancient.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/03/green-london-londons-first-botanical.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/03/green-london-japanese-gardens-in.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2023/09/green-london-riverview-walk-river-pool.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2023/10/green-london-ancient-woodlands-around.html
https://www.badwitch.co.uk/2025/04/green-london-rookery-streatham-common.html