Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus – aka Dianthus) – Carnations are great in wine, candy, or for use on cake decorations.
The carnation edible flowers have a surprisingly sweet taste and petals can be used in desserts, cut them away from the bitter white base of the flower.
Petals add color to salads or aspics. Carnation petals are one of secret ingredients that has been used to make Chartreuse, a French liqueur, since the 17th century.
Dianthus are the miniature member of the carnation family with light clove-like or nutmeg scent.
Carnations Edible Flowers
Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus – aka Dianthus) – Carnations are great in wine, candy, or for use on cake decorations. The carnation edible flowers have a surprisingly sweet taste and petals can be used in desserts, cut them away from the...
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Balsam Edible Flowers
Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) Balsam is a charming, flower with delicate blooms. Bees have a particular love for balsam Balsam is treasured by gardeners in the early 1900s but seems to have been lost popularity. You won’t find balsam plants at...
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Pansies Edible Flowers
Pansies edible flowers are used to flavour vinegar, oils, beverages, butter and tea. Pansies are beautiful edible flowers, that make for an attractive addition to green salads as well as herb and grain salads. Pansies have a slightly sweet green...
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