Product description
Chives Garlic (often known as Chinese Chives) are a delicious culinary herb cultivated primarily for the mild, savoury garlic flavour found in their flat, strap-like leaves. This distinct taste, which is richer and more complex than common onion chives, is released when the leaves are chopped or snipped. They are traditionally used as a staple in Asian cuisine, adding a gentle garlic kick to stir-fries, dumplings, and cream cheese without the harsh bite of raw garlic cloves.
This plant is typically grown as a clump-forming hardy perennial that produces beautiful sprays of star-shaped white flowers in late summer. It is robust and cold-tolerant, dying back to the ground in winter and returning reliably in spring. For the best results and the most vigorous growth, plant it in a location with full sun, though it will also manage in partial shade. It is not drought-tolerant and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist through regular watering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Garlic Chives
Chives Garlic
Chives Garlic
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Product description
Chives Garlic (often known as Chinese Chives) are a delicious culinary herb cultivated primarily for the mild, savoury garlic flavour found in their flat, strap-like leaves. This distinct taste, which is richer and more complex than common onion chives, is released when the leaves are chopped or snipped. They are traditionally used as a staple in Asian cuisine, adding a gentle garlic kick to stir-fries, dumplings, and cream cheese without the harsh bite of raw garlic cloves.
This plant is typically grown as a clump-forming hardy perennial that produces beautiful sprays of star-shaped white flowers in late summer. It is robust and cold-tolerant, dying back to the ground in winter and returning reliably in spring. For the best results and the most vigorous growth, plant it in a location with full sun, though it will also manage in partial shade. It is not drought-tolerant and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist through regular watering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
The white flowers are edible and taste intensely of garlic, making them a beautiful salad garnish. However, Garlic Chives self-seed aggressively. Deadhead (cut off) the flowers immediately after they bloom to prevent the plant from taking over your garden.
How to Water
Keep the soil consistently moist. Garlic Chives have shallow roots and can dry out quickly in hot weather. If the tips of the leaves turn yellow or brown, it is often a sign that the plant is water-stressed.
How to Plant
Plant Garlic Chives in rich, fertile soil. Unlike onion chives, they have tuberous roots and benefit from being lifted and divided every three to four years to prevent overcrowding and to ensure the leaves remain tender.
