African Marigold ‘Kilimanjaro’ – Bright Blooms that Reach for the Sky!

Bring sunshine to your garden with the African Marigold Kilimanjaro – a compact, globe-flowered variety of Tagetes erecta nana that bursts into vibrant cream-yellow blooms all season long. Perfect for borders, pots, and pollinator-friendly spaces, these easy-to-grow marigolds thrive in full sun and reward you with a continuous display of cheerful color.

What Makes It Special

• Striking cream blooms that light up any space

• Compact, bushy plants — perfect for smaller gardens

• Naturally deters pests when planted alongside vegetables

• Long flowering season with minimal maintenance

Key Features

• Large double blooms in radiant cream

• Easy to grow from seed

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Great for cut flowers and decorative displays

Ideal For

• Borders & Edges – Brighten pathways and garden outlines

• Containers & Pots – Perfect for patios, balconies, and small spaces

• Vegetable Gardens – Companion planting to repel pests

• Cut Flower Arrangements – Stunning in bouquets and vases

Sowing

1. When to Sow: Spring, after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

2. How to Sow: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil.

3. Germination Time: 5–14 days at 18–22°C.

4. Spacing: 20–30 cm apart to allow for healthy growth.

5. Sunlight: Full sun for best blooms.

Plant, water, and watch your garden glow with creamy beauty!