🏔️ African Marigold 'Kilimanjaro' (Tagetes erecta) - 30 Seeds | Snow-White Giant Blooms, Tall & Majestic!

❄️ A Rare White Wonder! African Marigold 'Kilimanjaro' (Tagetes erecta) stuns with extra-large 3-4" pure white blooms that glow like snowcaps against lush green foliage. This regal variety reaches 24-36" tall, creating elegant drama in borders and making breathtaking cut flowers. Unlike traditional orange marigolds, 'Kilimanjaro' offers unique, cool-toned beauty while still providing natural pest control.

Key Features & Benefits:

✔ Rare White Color – Striking alternative to typical orange marigolds
✔ Giant Double Blooms – Huge 3-4" carnation-like flowers
✔ Pest-Repellent Power – Deters nematodes, rabbits & deer
✔ Heat Tolerant – Thrives in full sun and summer heat
✔ Long Vase Life – Stems last 7+ days in arrangements

Growing Guide:

🌱 Sowing Time:

• Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost

• Direct sow after frost when soil reaches 70°F

☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

💧 Watering: Moderate – keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

🌱 Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil (pH 6.0-7.5)

🌿 Plant Size: 24-36" tall, 12-18" wide

✂️ Care Tips:

• Stake tall plants in windy areas

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers

• Plant near vegetables for natural pest protection

The package contains 0.3 grams of seeds which is about 30 seeds.

Tagetes erecta