Umuthi Viola Sorbet Delft Blue (Edible Flowers) Seeds
Umuthi Viola Sorbet Delft Blue (Edible Flowers) Seeds
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Umuthi Viola Sorbet Delft Blue (Edible Flowers) Seeds produce compact plants with soft blue blooms edged in clean white-classic Delft pottery tones for the garden and plate. Petals are edible with a mild, meadow-sweet note, adding gentle flavour and elegant colour to salads, desserts and drinks. Best in cooler climates, violas grow happily in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and flower over a long season in beds, borders and containers.
♡ Why we love it: Petite, beautifully edged blooms that elevate pots and plates. Reliable cool-season colour with genuine edible petals, and tidy plants that suit small spaces and window boxes.
Size: 50 Seeds.
Uses
- Edible petals to garnish cakes, desserts, salads and cocktails
- Long-blooming colour for borders, containers and window boxes
- Quick table posies and cake décor
Benefits
- Soft blue petals with crisp white edges for striking contrast
- Mild, sweet-grassy flavour that suits sweet and savoury plates
- Compact habit for small gardens and containers
- Flowers steadily in cool weather with regular picking
How to use
- When to sow: Spring (or autumn in mild climates)
- Position: Full sun to part shade; poor to moderately rich, well-draining soil with compost
- Sowing: 0.5 cm deep; space 10-15 cm apart
- Water: Regular; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
- Germination: 7-21 days in suitable temperatures
- Harvest: 8-12 weeks from sowing when blooms are fully open; pick regularly to encourage more flowers
Storage
Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.
Ingredients
Viola Sorbet Delft Blue (Viola spp.) 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 rinse gently
- Remove the pale petal base if bitter; discontinue use if any sensitivity occurs
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
