How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
A dramatic twist on the classic pansy, Rococo Frilled Mix boasts flamboyant, ruffled petals in deep jewel tones — scarlet, gold, violet, and mahogany. Each bloom is edged and frilled for a luxurious, textured look, making them both ornamental showpieces...
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Growing guides
Ships from Québec
- Season
- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Rococo Frilled Mix Viola SeedsViola × wittrockiana
A dramatic twist on the classic pansy, Rococo Frilled Mix boasts flamboyant, ruffled petals in deep jewel tones — scarlet, gold, violet, and mahogany. Each bloom is edged and frilled for a luxurious, textured look, making them both ornamental showpieces and edible garnishes. Hardy and long-blooming, this variety thrives in cool weather and delivers flowers that chefs and florists adore for their theatrical flair.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Add frilled petals to salads for texture + color drama
- Top cakes, pastries & chocolates with ruffled blooms
- Float in champagne, cocktails, or ice cubes for vintage elegance
- Pair with rich desserts for bold color contrast
- Infuse into syrups, teas, or jellies for delicate floral tones
In the garden
- Ruffled pansy mix, approximately 15–25 cm (6–10 in) tall in ordinary garden conditions; height and frilling vary within the mix.
- Cool-season crop for sun to partial shade.
- Summer heat can slow flowering.
Flavor Profile
Mildly sweet, green & fresh, with subtle wintergreen and floral notes.
Serving idea
Rococo Frilled Mix is the culinary couture of violas. With ruffled petals in dramatic jewel tones, these edible flowers turn plating into art. Loved by pastry chefs, mixologists, and fine-dining kitchens, Rococo blooms bring texture, luxury, and unforgettable presentation to both sweet and savory creations.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Viola × wittrockiana (‘Rococo Frilled Mix’)
- Habit
- Usually grown as an annual; about 15–25 cm, with variation across the mix.
- Flavor
- Mildly sweet, green, wintergreen-like
- Culinary Uses
- Cakes, cocktails, salads, syrups, desserts
- Special Use
- Frilled, ruffled blooms prized for dramatic presentation
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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