How many seeds are in the packet?
25 Seeds+.
Dianthus superbus is a perennial with finely fringed pink-to-lavender flowers and a sweet fragrance. Grow it in a sunny border and use a few detached petals as a decorative finish.
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- Season
- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Dianthus superbus Seeds – Perennial Fragrant FlowersDianthus superbus
Dianthus superbus is a perennial with finely fringed pink-to-lavender flowers and a sweet fragrance. Grow it in a sunny border and use a few detached petals as a decorative finish.
Packet: 25 Seeds+
In the kitchen
Use detached petals on salads, desserts or drinks. Trim away the bitter pale petal base. Use flowers grown for food; leaves and stems are not part of this culinary guidance.
In the garden
- Tufted perennial; height varies with seed strain and growing conditions.
- Fragrant, deeply fringed flowers in summer.
- Sun and well-drained soil; deadhead to prolong the display.
Flavour
Dianthus petals can have a delicate clove note; intensity varies.
Serving idea
The fringed petals bring delicate texture to cakes and plated desserts.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Dianthus superbus
- Habit
- Tufted perennial; height varies with seed strain and conditions.
- Flavour
- Floral; clove notes vary.
- Culinary Uses
- Desserts, cocktails, teas, syrups
- Special Use
- Fragrant, lacy perennial edible flower
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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