Marigold 'Kilimanjaro White'

Tagetes erecta

A distinctive and elegant marigold producing large, fully double blooms in soft creamy white that mature to a warm vanilla tone. The ruffled flower heads sit above dense, dark green foliage, creating a beautiful contrast rarely seen in marigolds, which are more commonly found in shades of gold, orange, and bronze. 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 also excellent for cutting, bringing texture and brightness to bouquets.

Reliable and easy to grow in a sunny position, Kilimanjaro White flowers freely through the warmer months and makes a striking display when planted in groups. Like other marigolds, it can also be useful as a companion plant in the vegetable garden while adding colour among crops.

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic

SEED COUNT: 125 approx
Germination: Lot#34552 % 2026

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 - High temperatures can cause plants to stall, and temporarily decline in growth and bloom. Deadhead regularly to increase blooms.

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