Uvularia pallida
"Greenish bellwort"
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Description
Uvularia pallida is one of those quietly captivating woodland perennials that rewards close attention rather than demanding applause. Emerging in spring with elegant, arching stems, Uvularia pallida carries fresh, lance-shaped leaves of the brightest green, arranged in a relaxed, almost conversational rhythm along each stem. Reaching around 75cm in height, the greenish bellwort brings gentle movement and height without heaviness, making it ideal for threading through shady borders. As the season unfolds, Uvularia pallida reveals its most charming feature—terminal clusters of nodding, narrowly bell-shaped flowers in a soft, pale yellow washed with green, each one finished with narrow, subtly twisted tepals that catch the light beautifully.
Best suited to moist, humus-rich soil in dappled or light shade, Uvularia pallida feels perfectly at home beneath deciduous trees or alongside ferns and spring ephemerals. Its natural, woodland character makes it invaluable for planting schemes that favour softness over structure, and it partners especially well with other understated spring performers. Once established, this greenish bellwort is dependable and long-lived, quietly reappearing each year with minimal fuss. Whether used in drifts or as a singular accent, Uvularia grandiflora var. pallida lends a sense of calm, natural elegance that settles into the garden as though it has always belonged there.
Uvularia is named for its dangling flowers, thought to resemble a tiny uvula gently hanging beneath the throat.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Uvularia grandiflora var. pallida
syn. Uvularia grandiflora 'Pallida' -
Flower colour
Greenish pale yellow
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Uvularia pallida roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Greenish bellwort" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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