Plants with Edible Flowers

Edible flowers - they’re not just for Michelin starred chefs (although please feel free to credit us if you get one!). Flowers you can eat are easy to grow in beds or pots and can be used in salads, desserts and drinks for their flavour or as cake decorations and garnishes. Try Nasturtium and Peony in a salad, Osteospermum and Violas in ice cubes or scatter some Marigold and Pansy petals on your bakes to take your entertaining to the next level - there are more ideas in our edible flower guide.

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  • Wisteria Sinensis 'Alba' | On a 90cm Cane in a 3L Pot Climbing Plants
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    White Chinese Wisteria | Wisteria sinensis 'Alba'

    Snowy blooms in the summer heat

    • Trickling white sprays (up to 30cm long)
    • Gorgeous fragrance
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Pink Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda 'Rosea' Climbing Plants
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    Pink Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda 'Rosea'

    Let it rain lilac-pink petals!

    • Wonderful pink trusses (up to 60cm long)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Grow in a sunny spot (tolerates part shade)
    • Flowers from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' Climbing Plants
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    Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama'

    Grape bunches of violet blooms

    • Stout purple racemes (up to 15cm long)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Grows nicely in full sun and partial shade
    • Blooms from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Lavender BeeZee Light Blue Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Light Blue Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia 'BeeZee Light Blue'

    Compact and free-flowering

    • Planting in full sun is preferred
    • Suits Mediterranean conditions (dry soil)
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Wonderfully drought-resistant

    Currently out of stock

  • Lavender 'Blue Spear' | 2L Pot Perennial plants
    From £15
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    Lavender 'Blue Spear'

    Perfect for patio pots

    • Appreciates basking in full sun
    • An excellent option for poor, dry soils
    • Flowers from July to September
    • An upright variety that thrives in containers

    Currently out of stock

  • 90cm Wisteria | 3L Pot Climbing Plants
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    Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Shiro Kapitan Fuji'

    Stunning white, fragrant racemes

    • Flowing white clusters (up to 15cm long)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Loves full sun, tolerates partial shade
    • Blooms from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Wisteria Floribunda | On a 90cm Cane in a 3L Pot Climbing Plants
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    Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda

    Giant racemes for maximum impact

    • Glorious lilac blooms (up to 30cm long)
    • Sumptously-scented
    • Grows well in full sun and partial shade
    • Flowers in June

    Currently out of stock

  • Geranium 'Blushing Turtle' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
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    Geranium 'Blushing Turtle'

    One of the prettiest perennial Geraniums

    • Orchid pink flowers with darker red-purple veining
    • Flowering from June to August
    • Low growing groundcover plant for the front of borders
    • Attractive to bees, butterflies and humans

    Currently out of stock

  • Osteospermum 'Blue Eyed Beauty' 1L Pot Perennial Plants
    From £8
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    Osteospermum 'Blue Eyed Beauty'

    A delicious blend of the sweeter colours of summer

    • Yellow flowers with a Violet Blue eye
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Perfect feature in borders or pots
    • Easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Marsh Marigold | Caltha Palustris Pond Plants
    From £15
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    Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris

    Some of the daintiest flowers

    • Heart-shaped foliage, bright yellow blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
    • Flowers during March and April

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chaters White' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Hollyhock 'Chaters White'

    The brightest and most eyecatching hollyhocks

    • Happy in full sun to partial shade
    • Reaches showstopping heights in borders
    • Flowers June to September
    • Showstopping frilly petals

    Currently out of stock

  • Geranium 'Black Beauty' 3L Pot Perennial Plants
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    £18 From £16

    Geranium 'Black Beauty'

    Sky Blue flowers with Striking black leaves

    • Masses of Sky Blue flowers
    • Blooms from June to September
    • Ideal for the front of borders
    • Colourful ground cover perennial

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chater's Maroon' | Alcea | 1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Hollyhock 'Chater's Maroon' | Alcea

    Towers of Maroon petal swirls

    • Tall towers of rich maroon double flowers
    • Add amazing height and colour to your border beds
    • Create a classic cottage garden aesthetic
    • Get spectacular blooms from June to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Passiflora Amethyst Lavender Lady 3L Climbing Plants
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    Purple Passion Flower | Passiflora 'Lavender Lady'

    Attention-grabbing violet blooms

    • Voluminous, flamboyant purple-blue flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Loves a sunny spot (tolerates part shade)
    • Blooms from July to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chater's Rose' | Alcea | 1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Hollyhock 'Chater's Rose' | Alcea

    Towers of roses standing tall

    • Magnificent double rose-like flowers
    • Create a stunning tall floral display
    • Frilly petal pattern is an absolute showstopper
    • Create a classic cottage garden aesthetic

    Currently out of stock

  • American Wisteria | Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' Climbing Plants
    From £42
    From £42

    American Wisteria | Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

    A compact and classy wisteria

    • Cascading lilac blooms (up to 15cm long)
    • Perfect for training up a wall or pergola
    • Grows best in full sun, tolerates part shade
    • Flowers from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chater's Scarlet' | Alcea | 1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
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    Hollyhock 'Chater's Scarlet' | Alcea

    Towers of scarlet red petal swirls

    • Towers of deep, luscious scarlet red flowers
    • Frilly petal pattern is an absolute showstopper
    • Make an excellent cut flower for floral displays
    • Get spectacular blooms from June to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple'

    The tallest flowers in the garden!

    • Towering stems of fluffy double flowers in a rich plum purple
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Plant in full sun by a wall or fence for support
    • Loved by bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' | 3L Pot Perennial plants
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    Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple'

    Bold Violet flowers for bright borders

    • Violet daisy-like flowers with a dark centre
    • Flowers from June to October
    • A splash of summer colour in borders
    • Great for container displays

    Currently out of stock

  • Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni' Climbing Plants
    From £40
    From £40

    Silky Wisteria | Wisteria brachybotrys 'Showa-beni'

    Fabulously fragrant racemes

    • Hanging pink flowers (up to 15cm long)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Grows well in both sun and part shade
    • Flowers in June

    Currently out of stock

  • White Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris alba Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    White Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris alba

    Attract pollinators to the pond

    • Daisy-like flowers in white and yellow
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Loves a sunny spot by the pond
    • Flowers throughout March and April

    Currently out of stock

  • Geranium 'Azure Rush' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Geranium 'Azure Rush'

    An award winning hardy Geranium

    • Delicate blooms of violet through summer
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
    • Fully Hardy in the UK–flowers year after year
    • Flowers from June-September

    Currently out of stock

  • Ultimate Wisteria Collection Climbing Plants
    From £75
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    Ultimate Wisteria Collection

    The iconic cottage climber

    • Glorious pendulous, scented flowers
    • Purple, pink and white coloured blooms
    • RHS award-winning varieties
    • Create a paradise for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Swamp Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris 'Plena' Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Swamp Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris 'Plena'

    One of the brightest pond plants

    • Rosettes of the brightest yellow blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Prefers full sun but can grow in part shade
    • Spectacular spring blooms from March to April

    Currently out of stock

  • Lavender Ice' Patio Shrub Rose Shrubs
    From £30
    From £30

    'Lavender Ice' Patio Shrub Rose

    Unusual lilac patio rose

    • Large, silver-lilac roses in clusters
    • Subtly fragranced
    • Repeat flowering: May to October
    • Great for containers

    Currently out of stock

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Growing Edible Flowers

Growing Edible Flowers

It's best to grow your own edible flowers, to ensure they’re as fresh as possible. Edible varieties include Dahlias, Honeysuckle, Violas, Pansies, Hollyhocks, Peonies and Marigolds along with flowering herbs like Borage, Mint, Chives and Coriander. Never use pesticides on edible flowers - if pests are a problem, try natural pest control methods. And if you have dogs or cats, make sure you plant your edible crops away from any areas your pets might use as a toilet!

How to pick Edible Flowers

How to pick Edible Flowers

Edible flowers are best served fresh, so always pick them as close as possible to the time you need them. The best time to pick is first thing in the morning before they’ve been in the sun too long - pick the largest, freshest looking blooms and reject any that are wilted, diseased or damaged by pests. You can store your edible flowers in the fridge for a day or two. It’s best not to wash them, but if you prefer to, you can dip them in a bowl of cold water and shake gently to dry. The petals are usually the best bit. Remove the heel at the base of the flower (which can often taste bitter) along with the stamens, pistil and calyx of larger flowers like Hollyhocks. With smaller varieties like Pansies, you can eat the whole flower.

How to use Edible Flowers

How to use Edible Flowers

In salads: try Gladiolus (similar taste to lettuce), Peony, Dahlia (flavours include chestnut, spicy apple and carrot!) and Nasturtium (a peppery taste like watercress). As a garnish: Pansies and Violas bring colour and a lovely mild, fresh flavour to sweet or savoury dishes, and look especially lovely sprinkled on top of cupcakes. In drinks: add a scattering of blue Borage petals to cocktails or fruit punches, or freeze Osteospermums and Pansies into ice cubes. In preserves: the clove-like taste of Dianthus makes them ideal to flavour sugars, oils and vinegars. Rose petals make delicious jams and jellies and Honeysuckle can be made into a syrup. Dip petals in sugar to make candied violets or dry Calendula for a lovely saffron substitute.

What NOT to eat

What NOT to eat

Not all flowers are edible. The following flowers are poisonous and must never be eaten: Daffodil, Poppy, Foxglove (Digitalis), Sweet Pea, Bluebell, Delphinium, Aquilegia, Lobelia, Lily of the Valley and Clematis. This list is not exhaustive. If you’re in any doubt about whether a flower is edible or not, don’t risk it.

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