About
Upright panicles of aromatic, lavender flowers are borne in autumn. A deciduous shrub, reaching up to 2.5m, with pleasingly aromatic foliage. This is a recognisable shape with 5-7 splayed leaflets.
About the genus
Vitex are deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs with palmate leaves and terminal sprays of tubular, two-lipped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens
Native toMediterranean to C Asia
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun. In frost-prone areas shelter from cold, drying winds. Best grown near a south or west-facing wall
PruningPruning group 6
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn or spring, or take semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility