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Houttuynia Cordata Chameleon | Heart-Leaved Houttuynia
Houttuynia Cordata Chameleon | Heart-Leaved Houttuynia

Houttuynia Cordata Chameleon | Heart-Leaved Houttuynia

SKU: ZPL30007520
1 litre aquatic pot
£21.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£27.99
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3 litre aquatic pot
£29.99
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5 litre aquatic pot
£39.99
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3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
£34.99
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Overview

Less vigorous than the species, 'Chameleon' makes excellent ground cover at the margins of a pond - or in reliably moist (and boggy) soils in the border. Spreading to form a generous swathe, its ovate to heart-shaped leaves are variously patterned in shades of green, pale yellow and red. These add a bright splash of colour, and if bruised will emit an orange-like aroma. In spring, the flowerheads appear, and these are composed of a small, densely packed spike of tiny yellowish green flowers, which is encased at its base with a ruff of petal-like bracts that turn from green to white as they age.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: reliably moist or boggy soil, or aquatic compost
  • Depth of water: 0-10cm
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
  • Flowering period: April
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Care guide

Tolerant of most reliably moist soils, and less vigorous than the species, you can limit the spread of this plant by potting it into a pond basket. Divide over-large clumps in spring. If using as a shallow-water marginal, clean any dropped flowers and foliage from the pond to maintain healthy water quality.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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