{"product_id":"chives-allium-spp","title":"Chives Allium spp.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eChives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eAllium spp., commonly known as Chives, are a versatile and easy-to-grow perennial herb valued for their mild onion flavour and attractive ornamental qualities. Forming dense clumps of slender, hollow green leaves, chives are ideal for edging garden beds, herb patches, or growing in pots. In Melbourne’s climate, they thrive in full sun to part shade with well-drained, fertile soil and regular watering. From spring through summer, they produce rounded clusters of soft pink to mauve-purple flowers on upright stems, adding visual appeal while attracting bees and beneficial insects. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, making chives a practical and decorative addition to kitchen gardens. Regular harvesting encourages fresh, tender growth and helps maintain a neat, compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eHeight: 30–50 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eWidth: 30–50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003ePink\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eMauve-purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eEdible Flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eEdible Leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eToxic to dogs and cats if ingested in large quantities, as with other members of the Allium family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1402\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eCarrots\u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eTomatoes\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eRoses\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eLettuce\u003cbr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eStrawberries\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eApple trees\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantex","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47769436979365,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/ChivesAlliumspp..png?v=1777454477","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/chives-allium-spp","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}