Umuthi Dianthus (Edible Flowers) Seeds
Umuthi Dianthus (Edible Flowers) Seeds
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Umuthi Dianthus (Edible Flowers) Seeds produce frilled, clove-scented blooms in cheerful colours that lift borders and plates alike. Easy in full sun with well-drained, compost-enriched soil, dianthus flowers steadily with regular deadheading and offers lightly spicy, sweet petals for garnishing bakes, salads and summer drinks. A cottage-garden favourite that also draws pollinators.
♡ Why we love it: Pretty, long-lasting flowers with a gentle clove note and genuinely edible petals. Compact, tidy plants that suit beds, borders and pots, and keep blooming with minimal fuss.
Size: 50 Seeds.
Uses
- Grow edible petals to garnish cakes, desserts, salads and drinks
- Fill sunny borders, edging and containers with colour and scent
- Cut small posies for the table; pick regularly to encourage more blooms
Benefits
- Lightly spicy, clove-like flavour that complements sweet and savoury plates
- Flowers around 8-10 weeks from sowing in suitable conditions
- Suits full sun and well-draining soil enriched with compost
- Attractive to pollinators
How to use
- When to sow: Early spring or autumn
- Position: Full sun; moderately rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
- Sowing: 0.5 cm deep; space 20-30 cm apart
- Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
- Germination: 7-14 days in suitable temperatures
- Harvest: 8-10 weeks from sowing when blooms are fully open; pick spent flowers to extend flowering
Storage
Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.
Ingredients
Dianthus (Edible Flowers) Seeds
Country of Origin: Varies by batch.
For your safety
- Seed for cultivation; not for consumption
- If using petals in food, harvest fresh, unsprayed blooms and remove the bitter white petal base before serving
- Individuals sensitive to daisy/carnation family plants should use with care
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
