Vegetables
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Babington’s Leek Amaryllidaceae
A perennial clump-forming leek, native to the SW England. Producing leeks in the spring and attractive flowers in the summer.
Elephant Garlic Amaryllidaceae
Perennial allium. More closely related to the leek than garlic. Very large cloves that are milder than true garlic. Attractive large flower heads in July/August.
Mouse Garlic Amaryllidaceae
Evergreen allium with strap-like leaves and mauve flowers in July/August. Edible leaves and bulbs. Sun.
Egyptian Tree Onion Amaryllidaceae
A hardy clump-forming onion producing small bulbs at the top of the flower stem. Used for salads and flavouring.
Rakkyo Amaryllidaceae
Hardy evergreen clump-forming bulb with attractive deep mauve flowers in Sept/Oct. Leaves used like chives. Bulbs eaten raw or cooked. Sun. This is a very attractive allium, often flowering in late autumn.
Kanzu Leek Amaryllidaceae
Small hardy allium for a vegetable garden or rockery. It forms a tight but spreading clump of edible grassy leaves about 15cm/6” high, with nodding clusters of deep purple flowers in summer. Attracts bees. Good for sandy soils.
Hooker’s Onion Amaryllidaceae
A wonderful long flowering allium producing masses of white drumstick flowers. Robust clone collected from Mizoram, India. White flowered with strong erect flower stems. Still flowering December with us. Leaves used in Asian cooking. This garden worthy clone is named after my daughter.
Blue Chives Amaryllidaceae
A broad-leaved chive producing blue/purple flowers in July/August. Tasty and attractive. Sunny well drained position. 400mm. Attracts bees.
Few Flowered Leek Amaryllidaceae
An edible allium with attractive snowdrop-like flowers in April/May. All parts edible. Shade. Ht 6”/150mm.
Chinese Chives Amaryllidaceae
An attractive chive with masses of white flowers in June/July. Excellent tasting. Sun.
White Chives Amaryllidaceae
White-flowered form of the Common Chive. With spherical white flowers in May. Bee Plant.
Chives Amaryllidaceae
Light mauve flowered variety with a deep pink centre. RHS Award of Merit. Use like ordinary chives. Originally from Poyntzfield Herbs. Probably the most attractive chive!
Chives Amaryllidaceae
Fine leaved chive with loose white flowerheads. From Corsica via Joe Sharman.
Chives Amaryllidaceae
Robust pink form of the Common Chive. RHS Award of Merit. Use as normal Chives.
White Chives Amaryllidaceae
A distinct form of White Chive with deep green glossy leaves.
Broad-leaved Chives Amaryllidaceae
Twisted leaves with bright pink flowers. Attracts butterflies and bees. Sunny well drained.
Japanese Onion Amaryllidaceae
A delightful splash of purple late in the season. Grassy leaved perennial which produces masses of rose-purple flowers in October/November. Edible leaves used in soups. Named '1100' as this was height marker it was found at on Mt. Hallasan, South Korea
Garlic Chives Amaryllidaceae
Popular Asian vegetable grown for its mild garlic flavoured leaves. White flowers in August attract hoverflies.
Wild Garlic Amaryllidaceae
Popular Ransoms or Wild Garlic is great for shade with edible leaves, cloves, and flowers. Flowers in April/May. Shade.
Jimbur Amaryllidaceae
Popular Himalayan vegetable grown for its mild garlic flavoured leaves & roots. Very useful for the Forest Garden, growing well in shade or part-shade. Hardy. Very attractive purple flowers in late summer.
Madeira Vine Basellaceae
An edible climber with fleshy oval leaves, and scented white bottle-brush flowers. Roots eaten baked. S America.
American Peanut Fabaceae
Attractive pinnate-leaved leguminous climber with scented burgundy flowers in autumn, producing strings of edible tubers. The American pioneers used these as famine food.
Udo, Japanese Asparagus Araliaceae
Attractive herbaceous aralia with edible young shoots. Eaten cooked or raw in spring. Most good soils in sun or shade. Large specimens even on Bagshot sand.