Orange Peel Plant | Houttuynia cordata 'Plena'
The Highlights
- Cotton white flowers that look like tiny trees, made up of numerous bracts
- Citrus scented leaves
- Flowers prolifically from May to September
- Low maintenance and free of pests and diseases
- Can be planted in shallow pond margins (up to 5cm of standing water over the crown)
- A great choice forgroundcover in wet areas or for planting in containers
The Highlights
- Cotton white flowers that look like tiny trees, made up of numerous bracts
- Citrus scented leaves
- Flowers prolifically from May to September
- Low maintenance and free of pests and diseases
- Can be planted in shallow pond margins (up to 5cm of standing water over the crown)
- A great choice forgroundcover in wet areas or for planting in containers
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Generally pest and disease free. MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows well in full sun or partial shade.
Any moist soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil and pond water. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower