1. Introduction
2. What are chives?
3. What does the chive plant look like?
4. What are the benefits of growing chives?
5. When do chives flower?
6. How to care for chives to promote flowering
7. Cutting back after flowering
8. When not to flower chives
9. The different varieties of chive flowers
10. Companion planting with chives
11. Conclusion

Do Chives Flower Every Year?

Chives have long been a favorite in the herb garden, prized for their mild onion flavor and their bright purple blossoms that add a splash of color to any garden setting.

What are Chives?

Chives are a perennial herb, native to Europe and Asia, that is part of the Allium genus and is related to garlic, shallots, and onions.

What Does the Chive Plant Look Like?

The chive plant has long slender green leaves that grow in clumps up to 8-12 inches tall with small pinkish-purple flowers in early summer.

What Are the Benefits of Growing Chives?

Chives have a mild onion flavor and can be used in salads, sauces, soups, and other dishes for added flavor as well as an attractive garnish.

When Do Chives Flower?

Chives flower in late spring or early summer.

How to Care for Chives to Promote Flowering

To promote flowering, it’s important to give your chive plants adequate sunlight and water during their growing season (April-September). To encourage healthy foliage growth, you should fertilize your plants with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (April-September). It’s also important to harvest 3-4 times during the first year by cutting off no more than one third of each plant’s foliage each time you harvest.

Cutting Back After Flowering

After flowering has finished, it is important to cut back your plants so they can focus on growing new foliage rather than producing seed heads. You should cut back all stems and leaves until you are left with just 1-3 inches above the soil level.

When Not To Flower Chive Plants

It is important not to flower your plants too late in the season (after August) as this can reduce their vigor and delay flowering next year.

The Different Varieties of Chive Flowers

There are several different varieties of chive flowers available including: Allium schoenoprasum (common or garlic chive), Allium tuberosum (Chinese or garlic chive) and Allium fistulosum (welsh or onion chive). Each variety has its own unique flower shape and color. Common or garlic chive flowers are typically purple while Chinese or garlic chive flowers tend to be more pinkish-white in color.

Companion Planting with Chives

Chives make great companion plants as they help repel insects while also providing beneficial nutrients for other nearby plants. Plant them near other herbs such as thyme, parsley, oregano, basil or rosemary for a beautiful herb garden display.

Conclusion

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 In conclusion, yes! Chives will flower every year if given proper care and attention throughout their growing season. They should be sited in a sunny spot with well drained soil and should be cut back after flowering has finished. There are several different varieties available so you can choose one that best suits your garden’s needs!