Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Uvularia grandiflora
large-flowered bellwort
Uvularia grandiflora is a graceful woodland perennial, valued for its natural poise and softly luminous spring display. Reaching up to 75cm in height, it forms arching, lightly zigzagged stems clothed in fresh, bright green, lance-shaped leaves that unfurl with a relaxed elegance. In mid to late spring, Uvularia grandiflora's terminal clusters of nodding, narrowly bell-shaped yellow flowers appear, each bloom delicately elongated with slender, gently twisted tepals. There is something wonderfully understated about Uvularia grandiflora, or the large-flowered bellwort, its flowers glowing quietly rather than shouting for attention. This is a plant that rewards close observation, particularly when the blooms catch dappled light beneath deciduous trees. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Uvularia grandiflora has earned its reputation as a reliable and beautiful choice for naturalistic planting schemes.
Perfect for woodland borders, shady beds and informal garden corners, Uvularia grandiflora thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade, where it will gently settle in and return faithfully each year. The Wisley Strain bellwort is especially well regarded for its vigour and flower quality, making Uvularia grandiflora a sound investment for patient gardeners who value longevity over instant impact. It pairs beautifully with ferns, spring ephemerals and early bulbs, weaving through planting with a relaxed, almost conversational presence. Once established, it asks very little, preferring to be left undisturbed to form loose, elegant clumps. Uvularia grandiflora brings a calm, woodland rhythm to the garden, offering spring interest that feels both timeless and quietly uplifting.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
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Uvularia grandiflora
Uvularia grandiflora 'Wisley Strain' - Flower colour
- Yellow
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Pollinator-friendly
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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