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Variegated Houttuynia
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- Exposure
- Soleil à mi-ombre
- Life cycle
- Vivace
Discover the plant
Variegated Houttuynia is a highly decorative perennial groundcover, recognized for its colorful, heart-shaped foliage, often marked with green, cream, yellow, and red. Its bright appearance adds a lot of sparkle to cool areas of the garden, borders in partial shade, arrangements near ponds, and spaces where the soil remains moist. With its spreading habit and unique foliage, it quickly creates a natural, dense, and very original effect in flowerbeds.
Easy to grow, variegated Houttuynia prefers a location in partial shade or gentle sun, in fresh to moist, rich, and well-drained soil. It tolerates wetter areas well and can be used to adorn banks, shady corners, or difficult areas where many plants struggle to establish. As its growth can be vigorous when it thrives, it is best to plant it in a confined space or in a container to better control its spread.
Much appreciated for its colorful foliage, variegated Houttuynia pairs well with hostas, ferns, sedges, astilbes, and other plants for cool or shaded gardens. It is ideal for adding color to the ground, creating contrast, and giving a more lively style to natural arrangements. It is an excellent perennial for gardeners looking for a robust, bright, and easy-to-integrate groundcover in moist or partially shaded areas.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Soil type
Fertilization
Seasonal care

Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
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