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    HOUTTUYNIA cordata 'Chameleon'
    HOUTTUYNIA cordata 'Chameleon'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOUTTUYNIA cordata 'Chameleon'

    Multicoloured variegated heart-shaped leaves, white tangerine scented flowers. Prefers moist soil or a boggy area
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Less invasive than the species.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan, China
    • Green
      Yellowish green
    • White
    • Spikes
      Dense spikes to 3cm (1¼in) long
    • Bog garden
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      To 30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Brightly variegated leaves in shades of green, pale yellow and red. Leaves 3-9cm (1¼-3½in) long. Tiny flowers are surrounded by white bracts.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
      Unusual, orange-like scent when bruised.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Wet or boggy soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      to 30cm (12in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        indefinite
      		  
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    Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' - Growing Guide
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