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.
