Johnny Jump-Up Viola
Freshly Harvested
Non-GMO & Natural
Nutrient Dense
Trusted by Chefs
15 Seeds+
🌸 Johnny Jump-Up Viola Seeds
Viola tricolor
A timeless heirloom 🌿💜💛, Johnny Jump-Up Violas are cheerful tri-colored blooms in deep purple, golden yellow, and white 🤍. Known for their playful “faces,” these compact flowers have been a cottage garden favorite for centuries — and they’re fully edible. Hardy, cool-season bloomers ❄️🌱, they thrive in beds, borders, or containers while supplying chefs and bakers with a steady harvest of colorful garnishes.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Mildly sweet 🍯, fresh & green 🌱, with subtle wintergreen ❄️ and herbal tones.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥗 Add whole blooms to salads for jewel-like accents
🧁 Decorate cakes, cookies, and pastries with whimsical tricolor florals
🍸 Float in cocktails, champagne, or ice cubes for a playful garnish
🍵 Infuse into teas, syrups, or jellies for a delicate floral touch
🍫 Pair with chocolate desserts or custards for vibrant contrast
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Johnny Jump-Ups are the chef’s playful garnish with heritage roots 🌸👨🍳✨. Their bold tricolor petals bring both nostalgia and artistry to desserts, cocktails, and plated dishes. Small but striking, these violas deliver timeless charm + edible elegance for the modern kitchen.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Compact annual/biennial, 6–8” tall, spreading habit
🌸 Tri-colored blooms in purple, yellow & white
⏱ Long flowering season: spring → fall, cool-season performer
🌞 Best in sun to part shade
🐝 Pollinator-friendly & easy to grow
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Viola tricolor (‘Johnny Jump-Up’)
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Habit: Annual/biennial, compact 6–8” tall
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Flavor: Mildly sweet, fresh, wintergreen-like
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Culinary Uses: Cakes, cocktails, salads, teas, syrups
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Special Use: Classic heirloom, iconic tricolor “face” flowers
Johnny Jump-Up Viola
Let’s Manifest Beauty.
Edible Flowers that Smile.
Edible flowers are more than just decoration — they’re a chef’s secret for adding elegance, fragrance, and subtle flavor to a dish. From citrusy marigolds to honey-sweet alyssum and tangy begonias, these delicate blooms transform plates into experiences. Each petal offers color, aroma, and taste, turning simple ingredients into a culinary statement.
Flowers are here to stay
The Art of Garnishing with Edible Flowers
A garnish should do more than decorate — it should enhance. Edible flowers bring color, fragrance, and subtle flavor to the plate, turning simple dishes into memorable experiences. From delicate petals scattered across a salad to a single bloom crowning a dessert, flowers add elegance and elevate presentation in ways that engage every sense.
The Secret Ingredient Chefs Trust
Widely used in professional kitchens, microgreens enhance flavor profiles while adding nutrition and a striking visual appeal to everything from sandwiches to fine dining creations.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young, tender plants harvested just after the first leaves develop. They’re packed with flavor, color, and nutrients, making them both delicious and healthy.
Q: Are microgreens really more nutritious than regular vegetables?
Yes. Research shows that microgreens can contain up to 40x more vitamins and antioxidants (like A, C, K, and E) compared to their mature counterparts.
Q: How do I use microgreens in my meals?
They’re incredibly versatile—use them as a garnish, in salads, on sandwiches, in wraps, smoothies, soups, or even as a centerpiece ingredient in gourmet dishes.
Q: How long do microgreens stay fresh?
Stored properly in a fridge, microgreens typically last 5–7 days. To keep them at peak freshness, store them dry in a breathable container.
