The Oman Ministry of Tourism are sponsoring The Orchid Society of Great Britain's stand GP/H1 for the second year running after a very successful show last year with their gold medal winning exhibit. Oman has many exotic orchids including Eulophia guineensis, Eulophia petersii, Habenaria myodes and Habenaria malacophylla which are all native to Oman.

Three orchids native to Oman will appear on the display this year including the beautiful and easy to grow Eulophia guineensis, and the more unusual Eulophia petersii and Epipactis veratrifolia. Eulophia guineensis grows in the tropical highlands in southern Oman, and has attractive pink and white flowers with the extravagant 'lip', which is characteristic of most orchids. The first Botanical Garden is being created near Muscat, Oman's capital which aims to display the entire flora of the Sultanate, including its native orchids.

The Orchid Society of Great Britain will be holding a competition which happens each year for Chelsea visitors to choose their favourite orchid on display. All visitors entering the competition will have their names put into a free prize draw to win £100 worth of orchids including those native to Oman. (to be drawn on 7 June 2014).

Representatives from the Oman Ministry of Tourism will be joining the Orchid Society throughout the week.

This year's team:
Mrs Valerie Micklewright – Hon. Sec. of the OSGB, Chelsea 2013 Gold medallist
Lady Samantha Hurley – Editor OSGB Journal, Chelsea 2013 Gold medallist
Mr André Roux – contributor to the OSGB Journal, London Orchid Show 2013 Gold medallist

For more information on Oman please visit: www.omantourism.gov.om

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For more information & high-res images please contact:
Oman Ministry of Tourism Representative Office in the UK and Ireland
Felicity Beckett
Tel: + 44 (0) 208 877 4504
Email: felicity@representationplus.co.uk 
Visit: www.omantourism.gov.om

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Daily non-stop flights from London Heathrow, approximately seven hours flying time with Oman Air www.omanair.com. A country with an enormous wealth of natural attractions, fascinating culture and warm welcoming people. Oman's greatest attraction is its stunning landscape 3,165km of undisturbed Indian Ocean coastline, majestic fjords, magnificent desert expanses and 5,000 years of history. Home to a wide range of award-winning five-star and boutique hotels, first-class air, road and telecommunications networks, the perfect destination for leisure, business, conference, incentive travel and film/fashion shoots.