Overview
Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Uvularia, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis' 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 'Susie Lewis' is a clump-forming cultivar of the bellwort genus Uvularia, which comprises herbaceous perennials growing from rhizomes. This deciduous plant features arching stems with alternate, ovate leaves and produces nodding, narrow, bell-shaped yellow flowers. It thrives in full or partial shade, preferring sheltered north-, east-, or west-facing aspects, and grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable 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 'Susie Lewis' 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 'Susie Lewis'
- 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 'Susie Lewis'?
Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis' need?
Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis' 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 'Susie Lewis' hardy in the UK?
Uvularia grandiflora 'Susie Lewis' 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 'Susie Lewis'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Uvularia genus
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