Horticultural conservation Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae Plant Heritage has credit 13 new National Plant Collections , including two collections that overcame substantial obstruction posed by 2020 ’s leap lockdown and were relocated to new dwelling despite the challenge of Covid-19 . Now , both expand in their novel locations and the new accredited 13 collections brings the charity ’s total to an impressive 666 .
Nerine ' Smokey Special '
The first is a collection of Nerine sarniensis ( known also as Guernsey or Jersey lily ) and a hardy Nerine collection formerly hold by a Collection Holder in Devon . Both had to be relocate from their old home in Devon when out of the blue circumstances meant a quick move . Now , the Nerine sarniensis ( 692 dissimilar variety ) lives on at Cotswold Garden Flowers in Worcestershire , while the hardy Nerine ingathering ( over 100 different varieties ) settle into life at nearby RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon . Together the Nerine appeal number over 2,000 plants – an unbelievable exploit to set and relocate during 2020 ’s spring lockdown .
Ruscus Aculeatus
The second is a Ruscus collection , which was also rehomed during last yr ’s spring lockdown . Prior to the first lockdown , its former proprietor had started re - establishing the collection to its newfangled location . Like the Nerine compendium , the move was finally completed during 2020 ’s natural spring lockdown , despite the challenge posed . This somewhat underappreciated genus now also calls RHS Garden Rosemoor home and spring up throughout the gardens , but primarily can be found in the Bicentenary Arboretum .
Vicki Cooke , Conservation Manager at Plant Heritage enounce : “ We are captivated that after the challenges of 2020 hoi polloi across the res publica still encounter the Department of Energy and enthusiasm to look out for our garden inheritance . While it is of course sad that two of our Collection Holders have had to give up their collecting ( one circumstantially ) , we are cheer that despite the obstacles posed by Covid-19 , those compendium already have novel house where they can thrive once again . ”
Vicki continues : “ These ‘ living libraries ’ of industrial plant help to husband our country ’s rich horticultural account , and with the assistant and ebullience of our Collection Holders , Plant Guardians , local group and member , we can continue working to ensure that cultivated garden plants are depend after for future generations to enjoy as much as we currently do . ”
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