Uvularia grandiflora
large-flowered bellwort
A perennial to 75cm in height, with arching stems bearing bright green, lanceolate leaves and terminal clusters of nodding, narrowly bell-shaped yellow flowers with narrow, twisted tepals
Other common names
bellwortcornflower
see moremerry bells
wood daffodil
throat root
Wisley Strain bellwort
Synonyms
Uvularia grandiflora Wisley formUvularia grandiflora Wisley Strain
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Uvularia are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with arching stems bearing alternate, ovate leaves and nodding, narrowly bell-shaped yellow flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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