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🏔️ African Marigold 'Kilimanjaro' (Tagetes erecta) - 30 Seeds | Snow-White Giant Blooms, Tall & Majestic!
🏔️ African Marigold 'Kilimanjaro' (Tagetes erecta) - 30 Seeds | Snow-White Giant Blooms, Tall & Majestic!
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❄️ 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:
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Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
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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:
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Stake tall plants in windy areas
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Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers
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Plant near vegetables for natural pest protection
The package contains 0.3 grams of seeds which is about 30 seeds.
Tagetes erecta
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