Vitex Agnus-Castus Seeds | Chaste Tree | Monk's Pepper | Mediterranean Flowering Tree | Purple Lilac Blooms

🌿 Grow your own Vitex agnus-castus — the beautiful Mediterranean Chaste Tree!

Known for its elegant spikes of lilac-blue flowers and aromatic foliage, Vitex is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub or small tree that makes a wonderful addition to sunny Mediterranean-style gardens.

🌸 PLANT DETAILS

Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus
Common Names: Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Monk's Pepper
Plant Type: Flowering shrub / small tree
Flower Colour: Lilac to blue-purple
Bloom Season: Summer
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading shrub or small tree
Mature Height: Approximately 3–6 m
Lifecycle: Perennial
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Hardiness: Hardy and drought tolerant once established
Attracts: Bees, butterflies and other pollinators

🌱 SEED DETAILS

20 seeds or 100 seeds per packet

Cultivation Method: Grown from seed

🌱 GERMINATION

Germination Temperature: 20–25°C

Soak seeds in water before sowing. Plant approximately 5 mm deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix.

Keep the growing medium slightly moist but never waterlogged. Place in a warm, bright location and maintain a temperature of around 20–25°C.

Germination usually takes around 2–8 weeks, although some seeds may take longer and germination can be irregular.

Once seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light and good air circulation.

📦 SEED STORAGE

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry and dark place, preferably in an airtight container or sealed packet.

For best results, sow within 1–2 years of purchase. Seed viability can gradually decrease with prolonged storage, particularly if exposed to heat or moisture.

📦 SEED PACKING

Seeds are carefully packed in a labelled packet and prepared for safe shipping.

Please note:
Germination rates can vary naturally depending on temperature, moisture, seed condition and growing conditions. The plant and flowers shown in the photographs are for reference only.

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Seeds are carefully packed to help protect them during transit and maintain their quality.

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