Chives 'Pink Perfection'

Allium schoenoprasum

How to grow Chives 'Pink Perfection'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Pink Perfection is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Pink Perfection needs a sandy, clay and peat-rich soil with a ph of 5.2 to 8.3 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Pink Perfection from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.51 inches (1.3 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Pink Perfection about 28 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Pink Perfection

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pink Perfection is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Pink Perfection

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.