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<b>From:</b> Jessica Bays
[<a href="mailto:jessica@britishecologicalsociety.org" eudora="autourl">
mailto:jessica@britishecologicalsociety.org</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> 23 September 2015 13:58<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Chelsea plant list<br>
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I am emailing ask for some input regarding the plant list for the British
Ecological Society display at next year's Chelsea flower show. <br>
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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.<br>
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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. <br>
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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?<br>
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Kind regards,<br>
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Jessica Bays<br>
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Engagement Officer<br>
British Ecological Society<br>
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