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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
About Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds
Tagetes erecta
2"–3" creamy white blooms
Planting Marigold
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 9"–12"
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 9"–12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 9"–12" |
| Germination | 5–14 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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67 reviews
- Jane A. G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/9/26A star
I enjoy planting this marigold in the house front flower beds. It shows up nicely in front of our green bushes and red brick. This marigold receives several positive comments each year. Think about planting it behind low growing border plants to mask the lower bare stems toward the plant’s end-of-life period.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/13/26Hey Jane,
We're so happy to hear that your Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds are thriving in your front flower beds! That's wonderful that they're getting such great compliments year after year. We love that you're sharing your planting tips too - pairing them with low growing border plants sounds like a smart way to keep them looking their best throughout the season.
Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience. Keep on growing 🌻
- SharonRated 5 out of 5 stars9/15/265 Stars
I am so excited. I cannot wait till the spring comes. So I can plant these seeds.
- RobinVerified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars9/8/26No white but worth the wait!
I direct seeded after my seedlings failed so just started to get flowers in late August (zone4b) but even the huge non-flowering plants seemed to ward off pests in our tomato bed. I am so glad I didn’t plant in my white garden because for us, these were much more pale/light yellow than vanilla white but beautiful nonetheless. Beware if planting in your veg beds to plan space for plants that are enormous; 3-4 feet, bushy and now full of lovely creamy yellow blooms.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/26Hey Robin,
We're so happy to hear that your Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds ended up being such a success in your garden! It sounds like those huge, bushy plants were absolute powerhouses - especially with how they helped protect your tomato bed from pests. And those creamy yellow blooms sound absolutely gorgeous, even if they turned out to be more pale yellow than the vanilla white you were expecting.
I'd like to share a few fun facts about the "Vanilla White" in the Kilimanjaro White African Marigold. It refers to a soft, creamy off-white rather than a pure, bright white. Breeding this color was a major 21-year breakthrough, as marigolds naturally grow in yellow-to-orange hues. While the petals are a creamy vanilla-white, the flower's deep yellow center anthers and natural warm lighting (like shade) can make the bloom appear slightly yellow overall.
We appreciate your review, and we hope you enjoy growing this truly unique, groundbreaking variety! Keep on growing 🌻
- Jennifer R.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/22/26None came up
None of these came up. If they did, they weren’t white. Shame.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/23/26Hey Jennifer,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Julien T.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/19/26Bad batch?
Did not sprout
BIBotanical Interests6/25/26Hey Julien,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️