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Chives
Allium Schoenoprasum
This is an easy to grow, popular perennial herb which forms a neat tuft of long, edible, strap-like tubular leaves with a mild onion flavour. These are lightly scented and can be used as a garnish or chopped and eaten fresh. From July to August it is topped with numerous, attractive, ball-like heads of mauve flowers which are very attractive and make it perfect for under planting larger shrubs or small trees. Excellent for edging beds and paths, it’s also ideal for the gravel garden or a sunny, well-drained border and will attract bees and other pollinating insects into the garden. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden MeritCulinary UsesThe leaves can be used to flavour all kinds of food, particularly to enhance savoury dishes. The flowers are edible and make an attractive garnish
Position:
Full sun
Soil:
Any reasonably fertile soil is suitable providing it isn’t very wet
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
July to August
Flower Colour:
Mauve pink
Other Features:
Great for the cottage garden or for under planting larger shrubs
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
Harvesting the leaves regularly helps to stimulate further new growth, which has the best flavour. It can be lifted and divided every few years in autumn or spring if required
Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread:
50cm
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1 litre pot |
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£3.80 |
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