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Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ – aromatic deciduous shrub with late summer to autumn interest. Grows to about 2–3m, ideal for late-summer colour and sunny gravel beds. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ is a aromatic deciduous shrub that earns its place in any garden. This aromatic deciduous shrub is valued for silvery, palmate leaves and tall spikes of violet-blue flowers that butterflies and bees visit. Every plant is raised outdoors and in tunnels at our St Annes nursery, so it arrives acclimatised to real UK weather.
Vitex agnus-castus, the chaste tree, is an aromatic shrub with lavender-blue flower spikes in late summer and early autumn and finely divided, sage-scented leaves. It brings Mediterranean flair to sunny gardens.
Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ grows best in full sun, sheltered, in free-draining soil. It is a good choice for late-summer colour, and also works well for sunny gravel beds, pollinator gardens and sunny borders. Pair with lavender, perovskia, salvias and grasses.
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
Water during the first summer; drought-tolerant once established. Prune in spring; a warm, sunny spot gives the best flowering. Prune in spring, cutting back last year’s growth, as it flowers on new wood. Slow to leaf in spring; cold, wet soil is the main risk.
Grows well in a large pot on a sunny patio. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ grow?
Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ typically reaches 2–3m (varies with site and pruning), depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is late summer to autumn.
Is Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ hardy?
Hardy in most areas given sun and good drainage.
How do I prune Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’?
Prune in spring, cutting back last year’s growth, as it flowers on new wood.
Add Vitex ‘Vitex Agnus-Castus’ to your basket today and enjoy late summer to autumn interest in your garden.
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