Allium schoenoprasum
Chives

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Common name

Chives

Group

Herbs

Family

Liliaceae

Description

Chives. Aromatic perennial with green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped pale purple flowers. Grown for its edible; hollow dark green leaves. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
25cm
Ultimate spread
10cm

Colour

Flowers
Purple in May; July
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Green in August; September

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Shelter from strong winds
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Border; Culinary; Pot; Conservatory plant
Planting
Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Late winter Remove any dead or diseased wood; Remove crossing branches to help framework
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Cut back after flowering
Pests & diseases
Mealy bugs; Scale

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type	Form	Size	Spread	Normal price	Web price	Stock	Trolley
Regular	2 litre	---	---	~~£5.43~~	£	28

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