Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' plant © copyright  

Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

  • Perennial
  • 20-50 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Variegated foliage
  • Decorative fruits
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Garden use

Use

Border Groundcover Pot Wild garden Park Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Pond plant Marsh

For wildlife and biodiversity

Rabbitproof For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Kitchen Scented Foliage plant Variegated Berries

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 20 - 50 cm
Flowering time June - July
Flower colour white
Leaf colour green, pink, white
Growth habit ascending
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Moisture dry
Soil light

Botanical information

Botanical name Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Genus Houttuynia
Family Saururaceae
Origin hybrid