{"product_id":"allium-schoenoprasum-chives-marginal-pond-plants-bp005","title":"Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e is chives, a clump forming herb that also suits damp garden edges. It produces purple flower heads and narrow edible leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms dense tufts of hollow leaves and sends up stems topped with purple globes in late spring and early summer. Height is around 20 to 40cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers moist but free-draining soil and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep damp in dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leaves regularly to keep clumps tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide in spring if clumps get crowded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers attract pollinators and can be left for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens on the damp edge and raised spots. It is not for saturated soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse in herb areas near a bog bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does \u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate spring to early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers moist soil but not waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 20 to 40cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the leaves edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they are commonly used as a herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When does Allium schoenoprasum flower?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Late spring to early summer.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it grow in wet soil?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It prefers moist soil but not waterlogging.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How tall does it grow?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Around 20 to 40cm.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are the leaves edible?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, they are commonly used as a herb.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":50759614628120,"sku":"BP005-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":50759614660888,"sku":"BP005-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":50759614693656,"sku":"BP005-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":50759614726424,"sku":"BP005-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":50759614759192,"sku":"BP005-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":50759614791960,"sku":"BP005-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":50759614824728,"sku":"BP005-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51648366051608,"sku":"BP005-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51648365920536,"sku":"BP005-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51648365953304,"sku":"BP005-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51648365986072,"sku":"BP005-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51648366018840,"sku":"BP005-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/Allium-schoenoprasum-Chives-01-scaled.jpg?v=1760467101","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/allium-schoenoprasum-chives-marginal-pond-plants-bp005","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}