Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

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Chameleon plantPerennialFamily: Saururaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Golden

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' is an attractive low-growing shrub, bearing a striking carpet of variegated red, cream and green leaves from late-spring. Its summer flowers are simple, white with prominent centres. It's perfect for growing as groundcover in a bog garden or around a pond.

Grow Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' in moist soil in sun or shade. The leaves develop the brightest colours in full sun, but has pretty gold-edged leaves when grown in shade.

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Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ and wildlife

Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ poisonous?

Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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