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Vitex hybrid 'Summertime Blues™' ('HELEN FROEHLICH')
Chaste tree: Patent PP31660
- » An exciting new hybrid with increased cold hardiness
- » Large lavender purple blooms are sterile--more flowers and no seeds!
- » Rounded growth habit can be grown as a shrub or small tree
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:5-10
- Height:5-6 ft
- Spread:4-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Lavender
- Foliage Color: Green
Availability not guaranteed; for informational purposes only.
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Hedge |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
| • | Specimen |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Rounded |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Soil Moisture
| • | Light Water |
Additional Information about Vitex hybrid 'Summertime Blues™'
Whether grown as a shrub or small tree, the soaring lavender blooms of Summertime Blues make for a dazzling display in the warmer months. Maturing 5–6′ high by 4–5′ wide, this vitex is an excellent choice for an easy-care ornamental privacy plant, hedge, or border. Summertime Blues is hardy in USDA Zones 5a - 10b; it grows well in full sun conditions and has low watering needs.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vitex hybrid 'Summertime Blues™'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.