Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' - Chameleon Plant, Pond Marginal Plant
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' - Chameleon Plant, Pond Marginal Plant
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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' (also sold as 'Tricolor'), known as chameleon plant, is grown for its aromatic, heart-shaped leaves, splashed with cream and yellow and heavily flushed red. Small white flowers appear in summer.
Chameleon plant at a glance
| Botanical name | Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' (syn. 'Tricolor') |
|---|---|
| Common name | Chameleon plant, heart-leaved houttuynia |
| Plant type | Spreading perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 15–30 cm tall, spreading 50–100 cm |
| Flowers | Small white flowers with white bracts, June to August (RHS: from late spring) |
| Position | Full sun or part shade; best colour in sun |
| Soil | Moist to wet soil or wet mud; any pH |
| Pond depth | Wet mud or shallow water; Waterside Nursery allows a shelf up to about 14 cm deep |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | East Asia (not UK native) |
Does chameleon plant spread?
Yes, a lot. It spreads by underground stems, especially in wet soil, and the RHS warns it can become a nuisance. It regrows from small pieces of root. Always grow it in a basket and trim the roots that escape.
Where to plant it
- The shallow edge of a garden pond, in a basket
- Wet mud at the pond margin
- Moist to wet soil in sun or part shade, kept in a basket
How to plant and care for it
Plant from spring to late summer in moist to wet soil. Leaf colour is best in sun. As a non-native plant, keep it to garden ponds and do not plant it near natural water.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 15cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 20 - 40cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
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