How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
Imperial Antique Shades F1 is a pansy mix with softly shaded, multicoloured flowers. Grow it in pots, borders and mixed containers for cool-season colour and decorative edible blooms.
Free shipping over $25
Growing guides
Ships from Québec
- Season
- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Imperial Antique Shades F1 Viola SeedsViola × wittrockiana
Imperial Antique Shades F1 is a pansy mix with softly shaded, multicoloured flowers. Grow it in pots, borders and mixed containers for cool-season colour and decorative edible blooms.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Scatter whole blooms or petals over salads for jewel-toned elegance
- Top cakes, pastries & cookies with antique-colored florals
- Float in cocktails, champagne, or ice cubes for a pastel touch
- Pair with chocolate desserts or custards for striking contrast
- Infuse syrups, jellies, or teas with delicate floral sweetness
In the garden
- Compact pansy, approximately 15–25 cm (6–10 in) tall under breeder guidance.
- Sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil.
- Flowering depends on sowing date and temperature; summer heat may cause a pause.
Flavor Profile
Mildly sweet, green & fresh, with subtle wintergreen notes.
Serving idea
Imperial Antique Shades F1 is the viola for fine plating and pastry work. With its watercolor mix of apricot, rose, and lavender tones, it turns simple cakes, cocktails, and salads into art. Chefs prize it not only for its edible petals but for the romantic, vintage aesthetic it brings to modern cuisine.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Viola × wittrockiana (‘Imperial Antique Shades F1’)
- Habit
- Seasonal bedding pansy, approximately 15–25 cm tall.
- Flavor
- Mild, sweet, green, wintergreen-like
- Culinary Uses
- Cakes, cocktails, salads, jellies, syrups
- Special Use
- Pastel, vintage tones prized by chefs & florists
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.
MORE LIKE THIS
