Uvularia grandiflora var. pallida
greenish bellwort
a perennial to 75cm, with arching stems bearing bright green, lance-shaped leaves and terminal clusters of nodding, narrowly bell-shaped, paleyellow flowers with narrow, twisted tepals
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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, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–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
Unresolved
- 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 or by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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