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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Houttuynia cordata 'Tricolor'

Hardy Perennial

FROM £29.99

Moisture and drought tolerant

Covered in masses of white flowers

Heart-shaped foliage

Shades of green, gold and red, with a pungent orange fragrance

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1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant

£29.99

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This versatile little perennial is both moisture and drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any position from sun to dappled shade. The heart-shaped foliage of Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a splendid sight in shades of green, gold and red, with a pungent orange fragrance. Throughout mid-summer the spreading stems are covered in masses of white flowers. With its spreading habit, Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is perfect for forming attractive ground cover as it wanders among rockeries, throughout borders or around boggy pond margins. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 100cm (39").

Culinary information: The leaves have an orange like smell and make a marvellous flavouring in salads. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 30cm (12in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For cottage gardenswater gardenwoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shadedappled shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (T58076P)
1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (58075)

Plant Houttuynia in any garden soil. This hardy perennial is both moisture and drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any position from sun to dappled shade. In favourable conditions, Houttuynia will spread freely, but can be easily contained if planted in containers.

Feed and water Houttuynia plants regularly until fully established. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps of Houttuynia in Spring to maintain plant vigour.

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