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VITEX agnus-castus

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

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    Medicinal Properties - powdered seeds are said to dampen sexual urges. The plant name arose from its reputation in securing chastity in Greek women. However clinical studies have shown its beneficial effects in the management of Premenstrual Stress Syndrome - PMS and infertility

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    Pests & Diseases - none

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    Place of Origin - Mediterranean to central Asia

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers
  • Scented Plant: Scented foliage

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 26 June and 02 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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VITEX agnus-castus

Chaste tree, Monk's pepper tree

attractive spreading aromatic shrub with fragrant violet flowers in slender racemes at the end of the summer

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Deciduous - 5- or 7-palmate leaves, composed of slender, narrowly elliptic, pointed, entire or slightly toothed leaflets to 10cm (4in), or more, long.
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - open, spreading habit. Produces flowers in slender, upright, terminal panicles 13-18cm (5-7in) long.

Hardiness Rating

Frost hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height and Spread - 2m (6ft) possibly more.

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - shelter from cold drying winds in frosty areas

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil

Flowers In

Jan
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Buy VITEX agnus-castus

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£15.00 each

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