Description

Houttuynia cordata ‘Plena’, also known as the Orange Peel Plant, is a delightful perennial that combines fragrant blooms with attractive foliage. From May to September, this variety produces an abundance of white flowers composed of numerous bracts, creating a soft, airy look that contrasts beautifully with its vibrant green leaves. True to its common name, the leaves emit a distinct orange peel scent, adding an aromatic layer to your garden’s sensory experience.

Perfect for garden beds, containers, or as a ground cover, ‘Plena’ thrives in a variety of conditions and adds both visual and olfactory interest to your 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

20-60

Depth Min-Max

0-10