{"product_id":"allium-chives","title":"Chives Onion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChives has masses of beautiful balls of lightly-scented pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its grassy leaves remain green in colour throughout the season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER NAMES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Onion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSPREAD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUN EXPOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWER COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWERING TIME:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOLIAGE COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLD HARDINESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 \u003cem\u003e( Should survive up to -45.6° Celsius )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER NEEDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Edible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantLAHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara1\"\u003eChives is an open herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara2\"\u003eThis is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"NetPS-LAPara2-nc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Seeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantLAPara3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChives is recommended for the following landscape application:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"NetPS-LAPara3-ap\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Garden Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"NetPS-PlantDescHeader\" id=\"NetPS-PlantPGHeader\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara1\"\u003eChives will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. \u003cspan\u003eIt can be propagated by division.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"NetPS-PlantPGPara2\"\u003eThis plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JF 144 wk 10","offers":[{"title":"4.5\" Pot","offer_id":543004833,"sku":"B1 T-3","price":4.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0205\/4654\/files\/Chives-Onion_1.png?v=1772218120","url":"https:\/\/www.calgaryplants.com\/products\/allium-chives","provider":"Calgary Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}