Overview
Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Uvularia, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' (bellwort 'Lynda Windsor') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Colchicaceae family. Like other Uvularia species, it grows from rhizomes and features arching stems with alternate ovate leaves. This cultivar produces nodding, narrow, bell-shaped yellow flowers in spring and summer. It is deciduous and thrives in moist but well-drained fertile soils, preferring full or partial shade in sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses or shrubs, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Uvularia
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor'?
Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' need?
Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' hardy in the UK?
Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Uvularia genus
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- Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v)
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