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Houttuynia cordata Variegata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Houttuynia cordata Variegata Variegated Chameleon Plant,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Water Plants Spreading

Description:

Attractive spreading aquatic plant with red, green, cream and yellow variegated heart-shaped leaves and white flowers during Summer. Great to use as a border in ponds and bog gardens.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Rain Gardens, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Snails And Slugs

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:

TBA Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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