Quantity
About 60 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae, Caryophyllaceae, Violaceae
Type
Annual flower
Cycle
Annual
This collection of edible flowers brings together Calendula, Dianthus, and Viola in a mix that is as decorative as it is flavorful, designed to transform the garden into a true gourmet stage. Throughout the summer, their colorful blooms enliven flowerbeds, containers, and vegetable gardens, attracting bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators beneficial to biodiversity. Calendula offers its warm tones and abundant blooms, while Dianthus and Viola add finesse, delicate fragrance, and romantic charm to morning harvests. On the plate, these edible flowers enhance salads, desserts, drinks, and refined dishes with an elegant visual touch and nuanced flavor. Easy to grow, this collection is perfect for gardeners who wish to combine utility, beauty, and culinary pleasure without complexity. Sown after the last frosts, the plants quickly establish themselves in fertile, well-drained soil, then offer a succession of flowers for several weeks. Their presence in the garden enriches both the ecosystem and the horticultural experience, creating a lively, abundant, and inspiring space. It is an ideal selection for those who love to harvest from the garden as much to embellish the table as to nourish beneficial insects.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (3/8 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
7 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
true
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
HarvestJune to September
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, thyme, lettuce, cilantro, rosemary, peas
Avoid planting withFennel, garlic, dill
Edible flowers, salads, desserts, garnishes, ornamental cultivation
