Overview
Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Uvularia, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) 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 sessilifolia 'Variegata' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Uvularia genus, 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 in spring and summer. It thrives in full or partial shade, preferring sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects with moist but well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, it is hardy to UK zone H7.
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 sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) 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 sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v)
- 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 sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v)?
Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) need?
Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) 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 sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) hardy in the UK?
Uvularia sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v) 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 sessilifolia 'Variegata' (v)?
Seed, Division.
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