Allium Schoenoprasum - Chive, Allium |
| Type |
Culinary, Container-friendly, Bulb, Deciduous |
| Size |
Low Border (up to 50cm height) |
| Form |
Spikey |
| Colours |
Medium green Foliage, Dark pink Flowers (Spring) |
| Care |
Low/easy maintenance |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaffde0900000000d801000001001900 This repeat flowering allium produces masses of pink balls which are very attractive, both to humans and to insects and bees. Plant this culinary her toward the front of the border where it can be easily harvested and it will not be swamped by plant larger plants. It is ideally suited to cottage garden planting and a allotment stalwart!
Cultivation tips: Chive is a low growing culinary allium, being best grown in well drained fertile soil in full sun, often mixed with other herbs and edible crops, either in a herb garden or on the allotment. Plant as divided clump in autumn and occasionally mulch. Trim young foliage regularly for culinary use.
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