Flowers for cake decoration

[Rin]

Kia ora, 

I'm looking at growing pretty flowers that can be sometimes used for cake decoration ie non toxic. Do you have some nice recommendations? I have quite a small area raised garden that i want to dedicate to flowers and herbs so can't be anything too prolific like mint! Much appreciated e hoa mā. 🙏

[Jason]

Great topic @Rin, many thanks for kicking it off. Do the flowers need to be edible or just non-toxic?

Let me tag the wonderful @Noelle to see if she can share her thoughts. 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We are looking forward to reading more about your garden and all your projects around the home. 

Jason

[Noelle · Accepted solution]

Hi @Rin 

There are many flowers that are non-toxic and can be edible, or at least used as decoration on foods but not eaten.  These include many herb flowers as well as some annuals.  A few that come to mind are:

Violas and pansies (Johnny Jump-ups in particular)

Nasturtium

Allium (onion family)

Calendula

Marigold

Borage

Chamomile

Mint (in a pot)

Rose petals

Do a little research online for others that would be suitable. 

You will sometimes find edible flowers ready to go in greengrocers and at fresh food markets. I've also seen an Edible Flowers Selection in a packet seed range!

Before eating or using any flower on food, check out its status online to be absolutely certain it is safe to use in this way.

[Rin]

Ngā mihi Noelle, this is excellent help thank you so much. This will make my trip to Bunnings Grey Lynn more informed!

[Rin]

Thanks Jason 😊 I'm thinking either edible or non toxic! Both ok. Thankyou for tagging in Noelle. Great support. Noho ora mai