Blue Diddley® Chaste Tree
Shrub
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- A stunning burst of blue blooms in summer.
- Long-lasting blooms attract pollinators.
- Dwarf habit makes it useful for a variety of landscapes.
- Deer resistant and easy to grow.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 6′ tall x 6′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 26,614
Common name: Chaste tree
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun
Height x width: 3-6' Tall X 3-6' Wide
Flower color: Purple, blue-purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, dry soils, rough tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Cottage gardening , ornamental.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun.
Water: Dry to average
Space: Min. 3' apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring if desired. This may be particularly beneficial in the colder end of its hardiness range.
Winterizing: May die back to ground in colder climates
Maintenance & Pruning: It is slow to start budding in the spring, so do not worry if the plant looks dead; it will grow as the season continues. Prune as needed to develop the desired shape.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.