Chives typically start flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.
chives
Allium 'Chivette'
Chives (Allium 'Chivette') are a herbaceous perennial famed for their culinary uses, appeal and mild onion flavor. In the garden they form very attractive clumps of glossy, grass-like blue-green foliage and star-shaped, purple flowers that bloom in summer. The flower and foliage have a wonderful scent and attract beneficial insects. Chivette is a relatively pest and disease-free, low maintenance ornamental and edible, withstanding even cold winters. In the kitchen, the leaves can be snipped and used in salads, sauces, and other dishes. Plant your chives in a sunny spot and enjoy sweet-smelling foliage that's delicious too!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Lavender-purple Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chives (Allium 'Chivette') require regular watering in order to stay healthy and grow. Aim to water the chives about once a week, providing enough water until the top inch or so of soil is moist. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings as overwatering can cause the roots to rot. During hotter months, chives may need to be watered more often. Make sure to check the soil moisture level at least 2 to 3 inches below the surface of the soil to determine if the soil is drying out.
sunlight
pruning
Chives (Allium 'Chivette') should be pruned twice a year. The first pruning should occur in late winter before new growth appears, and the second pruning should take place in summer once the flowers have bloomed and set seed. When pruning, only the flower heads and seed heads should be removed, while leaving the foliage and leafy stems intact. Depending on the size of the plant, you may need to use pruning shears or a hedge trimmer to get to the hard-to-reach areas. Prune chives occasionally to help keep them in a healthy, compact shape and to ensure new growth year after year.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Chives typically start flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.
