| Description | Hydrangea macrophylla
Masses of colour during spring to summer, Hydrangea are used for cut flowers, hedging or as a gloriously colourful feature
• Large, white clusters of flowers in a ball shape. The colour doesn't change from the pH of the soil
• Lose their leaves in winter, where they can be trimmed right back
• Prefer part to full shade positions
8"/20cm pot | Allium tuberosum
Garlic chives are not mentioned in many of the old western herbals, but have been used in Asian cuisine for centuries. Like normal Chives, the are a hardy herbaceous perennial. The only differences being they have a mild garlic and onion flavour, and small white starry like flowers. They are great in pots or in the ground, preferring full sun to part shade. They can grow up to 50cm tall, and splitting the plant every few years will help ensure the plants survival. When harvesting, cut the leaves near to the ground, as it's better for the plant. Garlic chives are great used in salads, stirfrys, rice, and as a garnish for curries, soups, and potatoes. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Alternatively you can preserve them in butters, oils and vinaigrettes.
4"/10cm pot size. | |
| Content | Hydrangea macrophylla
Hydrangeas are a timeless, traditional favourite, these deciduous shrubs dazzle with flower colours of blue, white, red, pink or purple. ‘Ball’ varieties are named accordingly with large, balls of flowers on display in summer. | | |
