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Chaste tree, monk's pepper or chasteberry, is a useful deciduous shrub native to Southern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region. The soft green leaves, flowers and seeds are aromatic with a spicy scent similar to crushed sage.
Slender, purple flower spikes in late summer or early autumn resemble those of Buddleja (butterfly bush) and are equally useful to bees and butterflies. It can be pruned to form a small tree or used as a screen or hedge. To encourage flowering, cut out the old flowering shoots and remove the seeds to prevent self-seeding.
It prefers full sun and loose, well-drained soil with adequate but not wet soil moisture. Once established, it does well in a hot, dry environment and tolerates drought.
Vitex agnus-castus has long been known to traditional medicine and herbalists, having been described by the ancient Greek physicians in the 6th century BC.
How to use our online shop
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You can make an order by selecting plants with quantities and putting them in your Shopping Bag.
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By placing an order you are not obligated to purchase the plants online and you will not be asked for any payment at this stage.
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We will confirm prices, availability and delivery/collection dates with you by email.
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Only when all the details of your order are agreed, will we send you an agreed Factura/Invoice and request payment from you.
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Once an order is agreed we require a 50% payment to secure the plants. Plants in the shopping basket are not reserved until an order is placed.
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Availability - the store contains 3 availability categories
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Plants ready for despatch, collection within 14 days
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Plants we have but they are still growing into their containers. These are offered for reservation and will be released once they are ready. An estimated date for their availability is given.
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Plants that we only hold a limited stock of, or only propagate occasionally or on demand. This also includes plants we are going to propagate in the near future.
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Read more on our plant availability and advance orders here