For flowerbeds, for cut flowers. Keeps freshness of water. Chabaud mixed variety is edible plant with a slightly spicy, clove flavor. Raw petals, after removing of the white part of the base, give an interesting flavor salads. Petals can also candy through their delicate egg white painting by brush and then sprinkle with sugar. Candied carnation petals can be a great decoration for desserts and cakes.