Vitex 'Chicagoland Blues' ? - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus f. latifolia) is a bushy, dense small shrub that produces blue flowers. They appear from September to October. The Chaste tree also has grey-green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and grows to around 1.5 m wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chaste trees are grey-green.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Chaste tree is a bushy and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from September to October.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bee pasture