Marigold 'Kilimanjaro White'

Tagetes erecta

• Large double blooms in soft creamy white ageing to warm vanilla tones
• Excellent cut flower with sturdy stems and large ruffled blooms
• Ideal for borders, containers, companion planting, and summer bouquets
• Easy-to-grow, heat loving,long-flowering annual for a sunny position

A distinctive and elegant marigold producing large, fully double blooms in soft creamy white that mature to a warm vanilla tone on tall stems. The ruffled flower heads sit above dense, dark green foliage, creating a beautiful contrast rarely seen in marigolds. Plants grow to around 40–45 cm tall and carry impressive flowers up to 7–8 cm across.

Well suited to borders, garden beds, and containers, this variety adds a fresh and unusual colour to summer plantings. The large blooms are excellent for cutting, with sturdy stems and long-lasting flowers that bring texture, brightness, and contrast to summer bouquets and arrangements.

A useful companion plant in the vegetable garden, helping attract pollinators and beneficial insects while adding colour among crops.

Reliable, easy to grow and heat loving, in a sunny position Kilimanjaro White flowers freely through the warmer months and makes a striking display when planted in groups. Its unusual creamy-white blooms pair beautifully with both vibrant and pastel flowers, making it a versatile choice for both the garden and vase.

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic Seed

SEED COUNT: 50 approx
Germination: Lot#34552 92% Jun2026

Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information

TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Start seed indoors in trays 4-6 weeks before last frost, lightly covering seed. Harden-off and transplant out after last frost. For flowering in packs, sow 8 weeks before desired bloom time.

DIRECT SEED - After last frost, sow 1/4" deep. 2-3 seeds every 20-30cm. Thin to 1 plant. Pinching encourages branching.

Note: Prolonged periods of extreme heat can temporarily reduce growth and flower production. Regular deadheading will help promote a longer, more prolific display.

HARVESTING/VASE LIFE - Harvest when ⅓-½ of the flowers on a spray are open. Will last 7-10 days in the vase.