VIOLET MIST® CHASTE TREE

VIOLET MIST® CHASTE TREE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Choose well-drained garden soil that allows excess moisture to move away from the root zone.
• Violet Mist® Chastetree is adaptable but performs best where soil does not remain consistently soggy.
• Average garden soil is generally suitable without excessive amendments or rich feeding.
• Good drainage is especially important during periods of prolonged rain or heavy irrigation.
• Sun Exposure:
• Full sun provides the strongest flowering and helps maintain a compact, well-branched habit.
• Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the growing season.
• Plenty of sunlight encourages abundant blue-purple flower spikes and sturdy new growth.
• Good air circulation around the shrub helps maintain healthy foliage and flowers.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water deeply and consistently while newly planted roots are becoming established.
• Allow the soil to dry somewhat between thorough waterings rather than keeping it constantly wet.
• Once established, Violet Mist® Chastetree is notably drought tolerant.
• Provide supplemental water during prolonged heat or drought when the plant shows signs of moisture stress.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Start with reasonably fertile soil and avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage foliage over flowers.
• A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can support healthy growth when soil fertility is low.
• Follow product directions carefully when applying fertilizer.
• Consistent sunlight and proper drainage are more important to flowering than heavy feeding.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the shrub and encourage vigorous new flowering growth.
• Remove spent flower spikes to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage another flush of blooms.
• Clean, sharp pruners make selective shaping and removal of damaged branches easier.
• Allow the naturally tight, rounded habit to guide pruning rather than shearing heavily.

Family: Lamiaceae · Common Name: Chaste Tree

FREE with every plant purchased:

• The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
• Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
• Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.

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