{"product_id":"col-1ltr-chives","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Fresh Chive Herb Plants, Hardy Perennial Live Herbs for Kitchen Garden, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 or 6 Fresh Chive Herb Plants — Hardy Perennial Live Herbs for Kitchen Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChives (\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e) are one of the most versatile and easy-to-grow perennial herbs, making them a wonderful addition to any kitchen garden, windowsill, or outdoor space. These fresh, living chive plants arrive as established root balls grown in 1 litre pots, ready to be planted straight into your garden border, raised bed, herb planter, or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned for their mild onion flavour, chives are a staple culinary herb used in salads, soups, omelettes, soft cheeses, and as a finishing garnish. Simply snip the hollow, grass-like leaves from the base as needed, and the plant will continue to produce fresh growth throughout the season. As a hardy perennial, chives will die back in winter and return reliably each spring, providing years of harvests with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early summer, chives produce attractive globe-shaped, purple-pink flowers that are not only edible but also highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This makes chives an excellent choice for companion planting alongside vegetables and fruit, helping to encourage beneficial insects into your garden while naturally deterring certain pests such as aphids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are starting a new herb garden, adding to an existing collection, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a gardening enthusiast, this pack of 3 or 6 chive plants offers fantastic value and a generous head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Fresh Chive Plants (\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach plant supplied as an established root ball grown in a 1 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReady for immediate planting indoors or outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny to partially shaded position for the best leaf production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvide moist, well-drained soil and water regularly, especially during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHarvest by cutting leaves close to the base to encourage fresh, bushy regrowth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRemove flower heads after blooming to redirect energy into leaf growth, or leave them for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDivide established clumps every two to three years to maintain vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for growing indoors on a bright windowsill year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium schoenoprasum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chives, Common Chives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Perennial Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 cm x 15–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-Forming, Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitchen Gardens, Herb Planters, Containers, Windowsills, Borders, Companion Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to July (purple-pink globular flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, Hollow, Grass-Like Green Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50202733215964,"sku":"COL-1LTR-CHIVESX3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50202733248732,"sku":"COL-1LTR-CHIVESX6","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_45f807a8-3630-4c2b-9ba5-0d7f3b83a317.png?v=1777247722","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-chives","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}