Vitex agnus-castus 'Flip Side' - 100-125 CM C25

Description
The Chaste tree 'Flip Side' (Vitex agnus-castus) is a bushy, upright, loose, deciduous shrub with decorative, lanceolate, two-coloured leaves. It also bears dark purple flowers arranged in panicles from August to October. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Chaste tree 'Flip Side's are bicoloured, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Chaste tree 'Flip Side' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chaste tree 'Flip Side' is a bushy, upright and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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 'Flip Side' sets beautiful accents together with: Silver-leaf sage, purple coneflower.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
The dark purple flowers of the Chaste tree 'Flip Side' appear in panicles from August to October. They are strongly scented.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture