How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
A timeless heirloom, Johnny Jump-Up Violas are cheerful tri-colored blooms in deep purple, golden yellow, and white. Known for their playful âfaces,â these compact flowers have been a cottage garden favorite for centuries â and theyâre fully edible. Hardy, cool-season...
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Johnny Jump-Up Viola SeedsViola tricolor
A timeless heirloom, Johnny Jump-Up Violas are cheerful tri-colored blooms in deep purple, golden yellow, and white. Known for their playful âfaces,â these compact flowers have been a cottage garden favorite for centuries â and theyâre 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.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- 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
In the garden
- Low-growing tricolour viola for beds and containers.
- Grow in sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Best flowering in cool weather; summer heat can interrupt it.
- May self-seed; winter survival depends on local conditions.
Flavor Profile
Mildly sweet, fresh & green, with subtle wintergreen and herbal tones.
Serving idea
Johnny Jump-Ups are the chefâs 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.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Viola tricolor (âJohnny Jump-Upâ)
- Habit
- Low-growing; often grown as a seasonal annual, with a short-lived perennial habit where conditions suit.
- Flavor
- Mildly sweet, fresh, wintergreen-like
- Culinary Uses
- Cakes, cocktails, salads, teas, syrups
- Special Use
- Classic heirloom, iconic tricolor âfaceâ flowers
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 varietyâs kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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