Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' is an attractive low-growing shrub, bearing a striking carpet of variegated red, cream and green leaves from late-spring. Its summer flowers are simple, white with prominent centres. It's perfect for growing as groundcover in a bog garden or around a pond.

Grow Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' in moist soil in sun or shade. The leaves develop the brightest colours in full sun, but has pretty gold-edged leaves when grown in shade.

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Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ and wildlife

Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ poisonous?

Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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