The future of some of the world’s rarest plants is uncertain after a heating system failed in specialist glasshouses where they were being grown.

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The historic botanical collection, now based in the walled garden at Croxteth Hall in Liverpool, dates back to eighteen-oh-two and was founded by William Roscoe.

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00:00The future of some of the world's rarest plants is uncertain after a heating system failed in

00:05specialist glass houses where they were being grown. The historic botanical collection, now

00:11based in the Walled Garden at Croxworth Hall in Liverpool, dates back to 1802 and was founded by

00:17William Roscoe. Stephen Lias, chair of the Liverpool Botanical Trust, said the full impact on the

00:23plants would not be known until the spring. The collection includes endangered species such as

00:28the Green Jade Vine. Liverpool City Council said it remains committed to preserving and caring for

00:34the plants, adding that temporary heaters have been installed and closely monitored.

00:39The botanical collection has been displayed at various locations since 1984.

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