Vitex agnus-castus 'Delta Blues' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Chaste tree 'Delta Blues'® (Vitex agnus-castus) is an upright, roundish small shrub that produces blue-violet flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Chaste tree 'Delta Blues'® also has medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

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 'Delta Blues'®s are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Chaste tree 'Delta Blues'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chaste tree 'Delta Blues'® is an upright and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.5 m 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 'Delta Blues'® sets beautiful accents together with: Silver-leaf sage, purple coneflower.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
The blue-violet flowers of the Chaste tree 'Delta Blues'® appear in panicles from July to October. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, pruning, group planting, bee pasture