Allium schoenoprasum f. albiflorum

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  RHS Plants for Pollinators plants

  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Grow in full sun or partial shade; for edible leaves, grow in moist but well-drained medium soil, while for flowers, grow in lighter and drier soil. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See chive cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed (may not come true if non-white chives are growing nearby) or by division during spring or autumn into groups of 5 or 6 plants, and replant at spacings of 20-30cm

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Patio and container plants
• Wildlife gardens
• City and courtyard gardens
• Cottage and informal garden
• Flower borders and beds
• Garden edging

Pruning

No pruning required, except cutting the leaves for eating, preferably with scissors, and deadheading

Pests

May be susceptible to allium leaf miner and onion fly

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion white rot and onion downy mildew