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    HOUTTUYNIA cordata 'Chameleon'
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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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    • 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
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      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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    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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