Chives 'Fine Leaved'
Chives 'Fine Leaved' is a delightful and versatile perennial herb, a common and cherished resident in many UK herb gardens. This compact plant forms attractive clumps of slender, grass-like, hollow green leaves that have a mild oniony flavour, perfect for snipping into salads, soups, omelettes, and sauces. In late spring and early summer, it produces charming globe-shaped, purple-pink flowers that are also edible and add a decorative touch. 'Fine Leaved' chives are incredibly easy to grow, thriving in most well-drained soils and preferring a sunny or partially shaded spot. A reliable and low-maintenance herb.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained loam.
Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.
Flowering: May, Jun, Jul.