Dr Janine Griffiths-Lee, pollination research lead at Wakehurst, said: "Rising temperatures, frequent extreme weather and habitat loss are threatening our pollinators and the essential role they play in sustaining biodiversity and supporting global food supplies. "At Wakehurst, we're a living laboratory, using landscapes such as the American Prairie to test the resilience of non-native plants, creating hope for the habitats of our future and subsequently bringing more pollinators back to our landscapes.” Research at Wakehurst also investigates the behaviour of night-time pollinators and the impact of rising temperatures on bee foraging patterns, including whether bees seek shade along hedgerows during hot weather. Jack Harrison, prairie lead, said: "Our prairie is continuously evolving, and so we're adapting our techniques in response to this. The American Prairie is expected to reach peak bloom in August.