Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a delightful and versatile herb known for their slender, hollow stems and mild onion flavour. These perennial herbs are commonly cultivated for both culinary and ornamental purposes. The thin, grass-like leaves of chives emerge in clusters, forming clumps that can add a touch of elegance to gardens, containers, and windowsills.
Chives typically grow to a height of around 20 to 30 centimetres (8 to 12 inches) and spread to approximately 15 to 23 centimetres (6 to 9 inches). Their compact size makes them well-suited for smaller garden spaces or for use as edging plants in larger landscapes. In early summer, chives produce delicate, globe-like clusters of pink to purple flowers that not only enhance their ornamental value but also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
As a culinary herb, chives are valued for their mild onion flavour, which adds a fresh and vibrant taste to a variety of dishes. Their slender leaves can be chopped and used as a garnish for salads, soups, sauces, and other savory dishes. Chives are easy to grow, requiring well-draining soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. Regular harvesting encourages new growth and helps maintain their appealing appearance. Whether enjoyed in the kitchen or admired in the garden, chives are a charming and functional addition to any landscape.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a delightful and versatile herb known for their slender, hollow stems and mild onion flavour. These perennial herbs are commonly cultivated for both culinary and ornamental purposes. The thin, grass-like leaves of chives emerge in clusters, forming clumps that can add a touch of elegance to gardens, containers, and windowsills.
Chives typically grow to a height of around 20 to 30 centimetres (8 to 12 inches) and spread to approximately 15 to 23 centimetres (6 to 9 inches). Their compact size makes them well-suited for smaller garden spaces or for use as edging plants in larger landscapes. In early summer, chives produce delicate, globe-like clusters of pink to purple flowers that not only enhance their ornamental value but also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
As a culinary herb, chives are valued for their mild onion flavour, which adds a fresh and vibrant taste to a variety of dishes. Their slender leaves can be chopped and used as a garnish for salads, soups, sauces, and other savory dishes. Chives are easy to grow, requiring well-draining soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. Regular harvesting encourages new growth and helps maintain their appealing appearance. Whether enjoyed in the kitchen or admired in the garden, chives are a charming and functional addition to any landscape.
We don't provide the current size of our plants in the product description because they are constantly growing and changing with the seasons. In addition, we may trim our plants to encourage new growth, so their size can vary from day to day. We believe this is an essential part of caring for our plants and keeping them healthy. *This also means the flower/fruit months shown are for reference only and we cannot guarantee plants are sent with flowers.
We recommend selecting a pot size that fits your needs and the planting location; a larger pot will usually contain a larger plant. We are happy to provide up to date sizing on request.
Please note that the photos we provide are mostly of the plant's final dimensions or of their unique points of interest, such as flowers, which may only appear at certain times of the growing season. Therefore, they are often not representative of the size or exact plant you will receive.
Here are our most common pot dimensions for your convenience. Availability according to listed quantity.
We send all of our plants using the Royal Mail 48 service for delivery. It's important to note that this service does not guarantee delivery within 48 hours of dispatch. Please be aware that this is not a tracked service, although we will provide you with a tracking number. The tracking number will only update with information once a delivery attempt has been made.
We understand that receiving your plants in a timely and healthy manner is important to you, and it's important to us too. We aim to dispatch every order within three working days and usually package plants every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ready for dispatch the next day.
Each of our plants is packaged in a cardboard box and secured at one end to limit movement and try to ensure safe travel; however, it is still possible for some planting material to become loose in transit.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a delightful and versatile herb known for their slender, hollow stems and mild onion flavour. These perennial herbs are commonly cultivated for both culinary and ornamental purposes. The thin, grass-like leaves of chives emerge in clusters, forming clumps that can add a touch of elegance to gardens, containers, and windowsills.
Chives typically grow to a height of around 20 to 30 centimetres (8 to 12 inches) and spread to approximately 15 to 23 centimetres (6 to 9 inches). Their compact size makes them well-suited for smaller garden spaces or for use as edging plants in larger landscapes. In early summer, chives produce delicate, globe-like clusters of pink to purple flowers that not only enhance their ornamental value but also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
As a culinary herb, chives are valued for their mild onion flavour, which adds a fresh and vibrant taste to a variety of dishes. Their slender leaves can be chopped and used as a garnish for salads, soups, sauces, and other savory dishes. Chives are easy to grow, requiring well-draining soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. Regular harvesting encourages new growth and helps maintain their appealing appearance. Whether enjoyed in the kitchen or admired in the garden, chives are a charming and functional addition to any landscape.
We don't provide the current size of our plants in the product description because they are constantly growing and changing with the seasons. In addition, we may trim our plants to encourage new growth, so their size can vary from day to day. We believe this is an essential part of caring for our plants and keeping them healthy. *This also means the flower/fruit months shown are for reference only and we cannot guarantee plants are sent with flowers.
We recommend selecting a pot size that fits your needs and the planting location; a larger pot will usually contain a larger plant. We are happy to provide up to date sizing on request.
Please note that the photos we provide are mostly of the plant's final dimensions or of their unique points of interest, such as flowers, which may only appear at certain times of the growing season. Therefore, they are often not representative of the size or exact plant you will receive.
Here are our most common pot dimensions for your convenience. Availability according to listed quantity.
We send all of our plants using the Royal Mail 48 service for delivery. It's important to note that this service does not guarantee delivery within 48 hours of dispatch. Please be aware that this is not a tracked service, although we will provide you with a tracking number. The tracking number will only update with information once a delivery attempt has been made.
We understand that receiving your plants in a timely and healthy manner is important to you, and it's important to us too. We aim to dispatch every order within three working days and usually package plants every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ready for dispatch the next day.
Each of our plants is packaged in a cardboard box and secured at one end to limit movement and try to ensure safe travel; however, it is still possible for some planting material to become loose in transit.
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*See Sizing for more details
