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Vitex agnus-castus
Deciduous shrub grown for their beautifully aromatic grey-green foliage. The bush is covered in colourful spikes of lavender blue fragrant flowers through the summer and autumn. Will grow in sun or semi-shade. Prune after flowering to maintain it's shape. Hardy. Prefers well drained soil and a warm site.
Genus
Vitex
Species
agnus-castus
Cultivar
Common name
Chaste bush
Family name
Verbenaceae
Place of origin
South Europe
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Must be sheltered from wind.
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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