Chives — Hardy Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Chives — an easy-to-grow edible plant with flowering june to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Perennial Herb
- Flowering: June to July (purple-pink globular flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
3 or 6 Fresh Chive Herb Plants — Hardy Perennial Live Herbs for Kitchen Garden
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) 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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Growth habit | Clump-Forming, Upright |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to July (purple-pink globular flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H7) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Kitchen Gardens, Herb Planters, Containers, Windowsills, Borders, Companion Planting |
Frequently asked
When can I harvest?
Expect to harvest across the main growing season. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.
Will it come back next year?
Depends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.