Set of 3 or 6 Fresh Chive Herb Plants, Hardy Perennial Live Herbs for Kitchen Garden, 1 Litre Root Ball

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.

Renowned for their mild onion flavour, chives are a staple culinary herb used in salads, soups, omelettes, soft cheeses, and as a finishing garnish. Simply snip the hollow, grass-like leaves from the base as needed, and the plant will continue to produce fresh growth throughout the season. As a hardy perennial, chives will die back in winter and return reliably each spring, providing years of harvests with minimal care.

In early summer, chives produce attractive globe-shaped, purple-pink flowers that are not only edible but also highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This makes chives an excellent choice for companion planting alongside vegetables and fruit, helping to encourage beneficial insects into your garden while naturally deterring certain pests such as aphids.

Whether you are starting a new herb garden, adding to an existing collection, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a gardening enthusiast, this pack of 3 or 6 chive plants offers fantastic value and a generous head start.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Fresh Chive Plants (Allium schoenoprasum)


• Each plant supplied as an established root ball grown in a 1 litre pot


• Ready for immediate planting indoors or outdoors

Growing Tips:

• Plant in a sunny to partially shaded position for the best leaf production


• Provide moist, well-drained soil and water regularly, especially during dry spells


• Harvest by cutting leaves close to the base to encourage fresh, bushy regrowth


• Remove flower heads after blooming to redirect energy into leaf growth, or leave them for pollinators


• Divide established clumps every two to three years to maintain vigour


• Suitable for growing indoors on a bright windowsill year round

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum


• Common Names: Chives, Common Chives


• Classification: Hardy Perennial Herb


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 25–30 cm x 15–20 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright


• Perfect for: Kitchen Gardens, Herb Planters, Containers, Windowsills, Borders, Companion Planting


• Flowering Time: June to July (purple-pink globular flowers)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Narrow, Hollow, Grass-Like Green Leaves