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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:

  • 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

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