Vitex agnus-castus Delta Blues ('Piivac-I')
chaste tree
Slender conical panicles of lilac-blue flowers, which have a good perfume and are attractive to bees, provide late interest in early to...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
Slender conical panicles of lilac-blue flowers, which have a good perfume and are attractive to bees, provide late interest in early to mid-autumn. This spreading deciduous shrub also has attractive, aromatic palmate foliage. With an upright, bushy habit, this improved variety makes a superb addition to sunny borders.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Mar
- Apr
- May
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Vitex agnus-castus Delta Blues ('Piivac-I'):
As they dislike cold winds, they are best planted in a sheltered spot. Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds. Provide winter protection in colder areas using cloches or plant protection fleece.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
