[PCA] Suggestions for plants for an exhibit in UK?

[De Angelis, Patricia]

Please see the forwarded email below and send any suggestions directly to
Jessica. Thanks, Patricia
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*From:* Jessica Bays [ mailto:jessica at britishecologicalsociety.org
<jessica at britishecologicalsociety.org>]
*Sent:* 23 September 2015 13:58
*Subject:* Chelsea plant list

I am emailing ask for some input regarding the plant list for the British
Ecological Society display at next year's Chelsea flower show.

The display will feature an example or two of plants that are pollinated by
bats, birds and a mammal if possible. Do you know of any species that are
relatively common in Australia/America and may be able to survive the UK
climate whilst also flowering in or around May? Apparently suitable plants
could be Grevilleas, Bananas, Agaves, Bromeliads, Arums, Arisaemas and
Australian shrubs which are apparently quite easy to get hold of.

Whilst species pollinated by bats/birds/mammals are to be the main feature
of the display, it will also feature UK plants that are predominantly
pollinated by invertebrates that are not bees, again ideally these need to
be in flower around May. An example that has so far been suggested is White
Campion.

It would be fantastic if you could suggest as many species as you can think
of that may fit either of these criteria, or ask colleagues who may be in
the know to suggest some plants?

Kind regards,

Jessica Bays

Engagement Officer
British Ecological Society
Charles Darwin House. 12 Roger Street, London, WC1N 2JU

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7685 2500 (main)
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7685 2511 (direct)

E-mail: jessica at britishecologicalsociety.org
Web: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/public-engagement


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