Houttuynia cordataHeart-leaved houttuynia

Hardy Perennial

£14.99

Perfect for forming attractive ground cover

Moisture and drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any position from sun to dappled shade

Pungent orange fragranced, heart shaped leaves

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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"). Supplied in 9cm pot.

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 alpine & rockerygroundcoverwater garden

Position In sun or semi shadedappled shade

Flowering Months

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1 x 9cm Potted Plant (47817)

Pot up plug plants and grow them on in cool, bright, frost free conditions. When Houttuynia plants are well grown, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days prior to transplanting them into their final positions outdoors. 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.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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Van Meuwen strives to ensure that all its plants are delivered to you in the perfect condition for planting. While the majority of our nursery plants cope well with slight delays in intransit, sadly, the time it takes to deliver to certain locations in the UK means that we can't guarantee this for some of our smaller plug products and tender bedding and vegetable lines, which do not respond well to the extra journey time. So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3.