Overview
Uvularia grandiflora orange-flowered is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Uvularia, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Uvularia grandiflora orange-flowered 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 orange-flowered is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Uvularia, known for its arching stems and alternate ovate leaves. Unlike the typical yellow nodding, narrow bell-shaped flowers of the genus, this cultivar features distinctive orange-flowered bellwort blooms. It is deciduous and thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for moist but well-drained fertile soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with acid to neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H7. This plant is ideal for cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, with interest in spring and summer.
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 orange-flowered 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 orange-flowered
- 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 orange-flowered?
Uvularia grandiflora orange-flowered prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Uvularia grandiflora orange-flowered need?
Uvularia grandiflora orange-flowered 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 orange-flowered hardy in the UK?
Uvularia grandiflora orange-flowered 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 orange-flowered?
Seed, Division.
More in the Uvularia genus
- Uvularia grandiflora 'Lynda Windsor'bellwort 'Lynda Windsor'
- Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis'bellwort 'Susie Lewis'
- Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v)
