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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Synonyms
Uvularia grandiflora 'Pallida'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical 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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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