How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
Tiger Eye Red has red-mahogany petals with dark veining and a yellow centre. The compact flowers add patterned colour to cakes, salads and drinks. Flowering is strongest in cool weather and can slow during summer heat.
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EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Viola ‘Tiger Eye Red’ Flower SeedsViola cornuta
Tiger Eye Red has red-mahogany petals with dark veining and a yellow centre. The compact flowers add patterned colour to cakes, salads and drinks. Flowering is strongest in cool weather and can slow during summer heat.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Scatter petals or whole blooms on salads for jewel-toned flair
- Decorate cakes, cookies & pastries with dramatic floral art
- Float blossoms in cocktails, champagne & ice cubes for elegance
- Pair with chocolate desserts for a striking color contrast
- Infuse into syrups, jellies, or teas for gentle floral sweetness
In the garden
- Compact bedding viola, approximately 13–18 cm (5–7 in) tall.
- Sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Remove faded blooms; heat can reduce flowering.
Flavor Profile
Mildly sweet, fresh & green, with subtle wintergreen notes.
Serving idea
Viola ‘Tiger Eye Red’ is the edible flower that doubles as garnish and masterpiece. With its velvety red petals and dramatic tiger-striping, it instantly elevates cocktails, desserts, and plated dishes. Chefs prize it for visual drama + delicate flavor — a rare variety that truly turns food into art.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Viola cornuta (‘Tiger Eye Red’)
- Habit
- Compact bedding plant, roughly 13–18 cm; usually grown as a seasonal annual.
- Flavor
- Mild, sweet, green, wintergreen-like
- Culinary Uses
- Garnishes, desserts, cocktails, teas, syrups
- Companion Planting
- Pollinator-friendly, cool-season bedding 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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