Chive Plants

Say hello to the unsung hero of the herb garden - Chives! Its slender emerald-green talks and showstopping purple flowers in the summer months add a unique point of interest into your herb garden, unlike many of the other traditional herbs such as rosemary and thyme. When in bloom they draw bees and butterflies in alongside a whole host of other pollinators for a feast, whilst the flowers are just as tasty as the stems - especially when infused into apple cider vinegar for a salad dressing!

Chives bring a subtle oniony zest that's not overpowering, making them the perfect partner for everything from scrambled eggs to creamy mashed potatoes. Toss them into salads, sprinkle them over soups, or use them to create a visually stunning garnish - chives are the versatile sidekick every chef dreams of.

The best part? Chives are ridiculously easy to grow. They're the low-maintenance friend who always shows up, rain or shine. Plant them in well-drained soil, give them a bit of sunlight, and watch them thrive like the culinary champions they are.

Chives are the herb that bridges the gap between gourmet and everyday cooking. They're your secret weapon for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. So, whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, invite chives to your culinary crew. It's time to let this unassuming herb steal a bit of the limelight and sprinkle some magic into your meals! 

For something a little different, why not take a look at our Garlic Chive plants? 

• Latin Name:  Allium schoenoprasum

  Type: Hardy, Perennial

  Soil Type: Fertile, free-draining.

  Where should I plant this variety? Full sun /partial shade. Moist and well drained.

  How tall does it grow? 30-40cm

  How much space does it need? 25-30cm

  When does it flower? Long flowering, throughout summer

  Top care tips: Remove flowers after flowering to promote fresh healthy growth.
  



Delivery Information

• Classic kitchen garden herb. Delicious onion flavour contained within strong, gorgeous foliage. Beautiful flowers begin to show from mid spring and continue throughout the summer.

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands and Channel Islands this is a 48-hour delivery service. (From 2021 onwards we are unable to ship to Northern Ireland.)

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.