Vitex agnus-castus 'Queen Bee' - 60-80 CM C10

Description
The Mönchspfeffer 'Queen Bee'® (Vitex agnus-castus) is an upright, rounded small shrub that produces lavender-coloured flowers with a pleasant fragrance. These appear from June to October. The Mönchspfeffer 'Queen Bee'® also has lanceolate, greenish-grey leaves. In a sunny position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.2 m and spreads to around 1.4 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Vitex agnus-castus 'Bailtexthree'(s).

Bulletpoints
* suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * suitable for pots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Mönchspfeffer 'Queen Bee'® are greenish-grey and lanceolate.

Growth
Mönchspfeffer 'Queen Bee'® is an upright, rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1–1.2 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1.2–1.4 m.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Mönchspfeffer 'Queen Bee'® sets beautiful accents together with: Silver-leaved sage, purple coneflower.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
The lavender-coloured flowers appear from June to October. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Containers, cut flowers, group planting, bee pasture, hedge