What are edible flowers and where can you buy them?

Where to buy edible flowers

Edible pressed flowers, £6.99/approx 15-20 flowers, Lakeland
A mixture of real pansy, viola and primrose flowers that have been dried and pressed so can be kept longer than fresh flowers.

Corn flowers, £6.50/1 punnet, Fine Food Specialist
Fresh cornflowers look like vibrant pompoms - use 1-2 days after arriving for striking cake decorations.

Viola flowers, £6.50/1 punnet, Fine Food Specialist
Viola flowers are slightly smaller than pansies and can be used on sweet or savoury dishes and even frozen into floral ice cubes.

Edible flower recipes

Lemon cake

A showstopping, lemony sponge cake with a delicious lemon curd icing and beautiful edible crystallised violets and primroses on top.

Blood orange sticky iced buns

These are a more refined version of the cake shop staple, topped with a zesty blood orange icing and pretty edible flowers.

Blueberry smoothie and granola bowls

Make this vibrant smoothie bowl topped with crunchy granola, blueberries and shaved coconut for a vibrant vegan brunch.

Jasmine set custard with strawberry sorbet

This recipe for jasmine set custard with strawberry sorbet comes from Bulrush in Bristol. It’s a bit of a challenge, but a great summer dish, and the hard work will pay off.

Bacalar cocktail

Made with lemongrass, basil, lime and mezcal, this zingy cocktail has some subtle savoury notes. To serve it Mexican-style, top with an edible flower