Largest living wall in Europe receives symbolic plant

The water has to be good enough quality to use though which is where Otterbine’s 25HP Giant Polaris fountain steps in.

Otterbine’s fountains have the highest oxygen transfer rates in the industry and the Polaris is the brand’s largest floating fountain. The geyser-like spray of the Polaris throws water droplets into the air where they attach to oxygen molecules that can then be absorbed into the lakewater.

Another benefit of the Otterbine Polaris Giant fountain is its unique launching system that eliminates the need for cranes during installation in most applications, despite its size. Miles Water Engineering was responsible for the build of the lake and the subsequent fitting of the fountain. “The whole thing was easy and efficient. We are very grateful for that,” Matthew comments. Installing the new rainwater capture lake is not the only change to the grounds that RHS Wisley is undertaking.

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Sir Michael Lyons, Chair of The English Cities Fund (ECF) and Paul Dennett, the City Mayor of Salford, paid a visit to Eden, the £36 million, 115,000 sq. ft 12-storey office building in Salford, being developed by The English Cities Fund (ECF) to celebrate the living wall which adorns it, and which will be Europe’s largest, being close to completion.

As part of the visit, Sir Michael, who has been the Chair of ECF since 2002, and the City Mayor were given a tour which included an introduction to the 32 species of plants that have been selected for the wall.

Thyme is amongst the 350,000 plants growing on Eden which may be scientific in intent but also carries apt symbolism given the plant’s contribution to improving air quality with its anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Ella Woodward, development manager at ECF, said: “Eden has been designed for communities and companies that place sustainability at their hearts.

“As a business, we’re committed to building a brighter, greener, future for the next generation.

“This place-changing building has been designed to push the envelope in terms of sustainable regeneration and highlight what can be achieved when like-minded partners work together to deliver something truly special for the benefit of everyone.”