Description

Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’, also known as the Harlequin Plant, is a striking addition to any garden. Its brightly colored leaves feature a captivating blend of red, yellow, and green, creating a bold and cheerful display. The foliage also releases a pleasant scent, adding to the sensory appeal of this plant. In addition to its vibrant leaves, ‘Chameleon’ produces dense yellow flower spikes, each adorned with four white bracts at the base, giving the appearance of single white flowers.

Perfect for adding a pop of color to your garden or as an eye-catching ground cover, Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ thrives in a variety of conditions and is sure to become a standout in any landscape.

Repotting or planting

9cm marginal plants require potting into a larger mesh basket. Place in a pond no deeper than 1/3 maximum recommended planting depth to allow the plants to establish. 1ltr marginal plants do not require repotting, place in the pond no deeper than 1/2 maximum recommended planting depth to allow the plants to establish. 3ltr and 5ltr plants do not require repotting, as they are larger more established plants they can be placed up to the maximum recommended depth. There is no need to remove the mesh basket.

Care instructions

Evergreen. Trim in early spring to encourage new growth

Colour

White

Growth rate

Medium

Flowers

May-Sept

Sun/shade

Full sun to Part shade

Season

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Measurements in centimetres

Height Min -Max

20-50

Depth Min-Max

0-10