Vitex agnus -castus 'Blue Puffball' - 80-100 CM RB

Description
The Chaste tree 'Blue Puffball'® (Vitex agnus-castus) is an upright, compact small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from August to October. The Chaste tree 'Blue Puffball'® also has medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chaste tree 'Blue Puffball'®s are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Chaste tree 'Blue Puffball'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chaste tree 'Blue Puffball'® is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Planting partner
The Chaste tree 'Blue Puffball'® sets beautiful accents together with: Silver-leaf sage, purple coneflower.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from August to October. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, pruning, group planting, bee pasture