Houttuynia cordata 'Flame' - 20-25 CM C2

Description
With its multi-coloured leaves, Heart-leaved houttuynia 'Flame' (Houttuynia cordata) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, ground cover and small/front gardens. White flowers appear from July to September. It prefers humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The Heart-leaved houttuynia 'Flame' is well tolerant of frost. The creeping, rhizome-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative flowers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Heart-leaved houttuynia 'Flame's are multicoloured, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Heart-leaved houttuynia 'Flame' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping, rhizome-forming.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The white flowers appear from July to September. They are about 2 - 5 cm in size.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, ground cover, small/front garden