Chasteberry quickly grows into a large bush. As a result, it needs plenty of space to develop freely. But other living conditions must also be taken into account so that the plant shows its flowers in late summer. When looking for a suitable location, the sun plays one of the main roles.
Where is the best location for chasteberry?
The ideal location for chasteberry is sunny, warm and protected from the wind. There are places in the garden not far from a house wall or wall. Also make sure there is enough space for spreading and a well-drained soil with an alkaline pH value.
Preferably in the garden, but also in the pot
The hardy monk's pepper is primarily a plant for the garden. You can offer it a single place so that it can stand out as a solitaire. You can also plant several specimens in the immediate vicinity.
If you can find a really large bucket, you can also cultivate this subshrub in it. This means that the terrace and balcony can also enjoy being inhabited by beautifully scented monk's pepper. Just be prepared that plant care in this home is more demanding than in the garden.
The keywords when searching for locations
It doesn't matter which variety of chasteberry you want to grow at home. It also doesn't matter whether you plant the shrub in the garden or opt for the pot. The three keywords that you need to keep in mind when checking an available location for suitability are:
- sunny
- warm
- sheltered from the wind
Tip
In a suitable location, the subshrub will bear plenty of fruit in October. Harvest the he althy berries and let them dry. They should then be stored in a dark place until they are used.
Plan enough space for expansion
A herb spiral or a rock garden would be ideal if this plant's size didn't go beyond the scope. Or can you imagine a shrub that is 3 m high and 3 m wide in these two areas of the garden? These are the dimensions that this plant can easily achieve.
These are possible favorite places
So that monk's pepper is protected and is also provided with some heat at night, the following places in the garden are preferred:
- near a house wall
- near a wall
Tip
Plant chasteberry in a location that has well-drained soil (€15.00 on Amazon). If necessary, carry out soil improvement measures. A pH value in the alkaline range is also ideal.
