| Description | 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. | Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia
Golden Robinia has beautiful yellow Spring leaves which deepen in colour to a fresh lime-yellow during Summer, then turn golden-yellow in Autumn, before falling.
A visual standout amongst other trees, this Robinia tree is an all round tough plant suitable for many different landscape uses. Whether as a magnificent specimen or a street tree in polluted and industrial areas, it grows with vigor and strength. | Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Ever Red'
Ever Red is a vigorous weeping Maple with a more horizontal habit. In Spring the fine foliage is purple, with a silvery halo of silken hairs, creating a wonderful contrast. In Autumn the leaves turn bright red before falling. |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Allium tuberosum, or Chinese chives
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| features |
Large golden-green pinnate leaves that intensifies to a deep gold during autumn, few creamy-white wisteria like flowers are produced in spring
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| conditions |
Full sun in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, avenues, street trees, urban planting, color contrast,
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| botanical-name |
Acer palmatum "Dissectum Ever Red"
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| height-x-width |
4m x 4m
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| conditions |
Part shaded position in well-drained soil, protect from hot winds.
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| landscape-use |
Feature tree, group planting, large pots, shaded spots in the garden.
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