Houttuynia 'Flore Pleno' - Double Chameleon Plant, Pond Marginal Plant
Houttuynia 'Flore Pleno' - Double Chameleon Plant, Pond Marginal Plant
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Houttuynia cordata 'Flore Pleno' (sold as 'Plena') has heart-shaped, blue-green leaves, often edged red, which smell of orange peel when crushed. From late spring it carries white flowers with a double ring of petal-like bracts around a small central spike.
Double chameleon plant at a glance
| Botanical name | Houttuynia cordata 'Flore Pleno' (syn. 'Plena') |
|---|---|
| Common name | Double-flowered chameleon plant, orange peel plant |
| Plant type | Spreading perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | Up to about 45 cm tall, spreading 50–100 cm |
| Flowers | White, double, from late spring into summer |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Moist to wet soil or shallow water |
| Pond depth | 0–5 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | East Asia (not UK native) |
Does it spread?
Yes, widely. It spreads by underground stems, especially in wet soil, and the RHS says it has the potential to become a nuisance. Grow it in a pot or aquatic basket and divide it regularly.
Where to plant it
- The shallow edge of a pond, in a basket
- Bog gardens and damp ground, where it can be contained
- Pots stood in shallow water
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (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 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 - 5cm
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 (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 m, 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.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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