Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus'

A rare shrub, Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' has aromatic green leaves and fragrant, slender, white flower panicles in late summer or early autumn. The flower spikes of Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' are a little similar in appearance to those of Buddleja (Butterfly Bush) and popular with insects.

Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' is a very attractive flowering shrub, best for a nice sunny position. In very warm gardens, it can sometimes be grown as a very small tree.'

• Position: Warm in full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' requires a hot, sunny position to ripen the new growth in the summer and produce most flower spikes.
• Flowering Period: August - October
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: In the UK Vitex agnus-castus 'Albus' will generally grow to be a medium sized, rounded shrub. Possibly a very small tree in warm/hot gardens
  • Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft).
  • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft).

• Notes: To encourage flowering, prune out the old, flowering shoots in early Spring.