How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
Brush Strokes produces patterned flowers in a varied mix of colours. Its vigorous plants are taller than many compact bedding violas, making room for both decorative kitchen blooms and small cut-flower stems.
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Ships from Québec
- Season
- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Brush Strokes Viola Cornuta Flower SeedsViola cornuta
Brush Strokes produces patterned flowers in a varied mix of colours. Its vigorous plants are taller than many compact bedding violas, making room for both decorative kitchen blooms and small cut-flower stems.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Brighten salads with multicolored edible blooms
- Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with painterly petals
- Float in cocktails, champagne, or ice cubes for artistic flair
- Pair with chocolate desserts for bold color contrast
- Infuse into teas, syrups, or jellies for gentle floral notes
In the garden
- Vigorous plants, approximately 20–40 cm (8–16 in) tall; height varies within the mix.
- Sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Best in cool weather; flowering can slow in summer heat.
Flavor Profile
Mildly sweet, fresh & green, with subtle wintergreen notes.
Serving idea
Brush Strokes Viola is the chef’s artistic garnish. With streaked, hand-painted petals in vibrant tricolors, each bloom is a natural work of art that elevates plates, pastries, and cocktails. A must-have for creative kitchens and high-end presentation.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Viola cornuta (‘Brush Strokes’)
- Habit
- Taller, vigorous viola mix, approximately 20–40 cm.
- Flavor
- Mildly sweet, green, wintergreen-like
- Culinary Uses
- Cakes, cocktails, salads, teas, syrups
- Special Use
- Unique streaked petals — every bloom is one-of-a-kind
Explore the kitchen garden
Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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