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Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds

Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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It took 21 years and thousands of dollars to develop a white marigold that made its debut in 1975. By growing 'Kilimanjaro White', you become a part of the horticultural history and determination that led this seed to your very garden. An awe-inspiring color in the world of marigolds, these 2½" vanilla-white blossoms make a fabulous contrast in any garden and cut-flower arrangement. They have a lovely, sweet scent; different from other marigolds. Edible petals with a slightly bitter, citrusy/spice flavor make a pretty garnish on rice, salads, or desserts. Marigolds attract butterflies and are fairly drought tolerant.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: African Marigold (Learn more)

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 18" tall

Variety Info: 2"–3" creamy white blooms

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–80°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–14 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 9"–12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 9"–12"

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4.2
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
Based on 55 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 39 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 4 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 7
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  • Sophia
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/17/25
    Gigantic Marigold

    This is my first time trying this type of Marigold. It grew so well and is very large. There are about 12 flowers on one plant-they are a beautiful orange . The Butterfly’s love them.

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    8/20/25

    Hey Sophia,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that this was your first time trying this variety and they grew so well for you - those gigantic blooms with 12 flowers on one plant sound incredible! It's wonderful that you're getting those beautiful orange colors and that the butterflies are loving them too - that's exactly the kind of garden magic we hope these beauties will deliver! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Cynthia E.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    8/7/25
    White?

    Mine did not ever grow big enough to bloom and pictures theyre not white? Seeds were sooo tiny

    Was very disappointed as i was looking so forward to them in my moon garden

    Cindy Emminger

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    8/8/25

    Hey Cynthia,

    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 🌻️

  • Katie
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    7/24/25
    Didn't look like the picture

    I struggled to get these established, they are much less hardy than french marigolds. But when they finally bloomed, it was small, single, quite ugly blooms with a large center. All the plants from the packet came out like this. I thought maybe bugs ate them, or they just didn't open all the way yet, but all the plants were like this, on all blooms all the way to seed.

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    7/25/25

    Hey Katie,

    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 🌻️

  • Sophia R.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/24/25
    Orange but beautiful

    My Mt. Kilimanjaro Marigold ( planted from these seeds) are beautiful but the blooms are orange. Large beautiful orange flowers. ??? I will definitely plant these again.

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    7/24/25

    Hey Sophia,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you love the large, beautiful blooms - even if they surprised you with orange instead of white! Sometimes nature has her own plans and creates something equally stunning. If you'd like to send the lot # and year from the back of the packet to our customer service team we'd love to look into this. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Leslie
    CA, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/3/25
    Beautiful, long lasting blooms

    These beauties took their time germinating and getting big, so much so that I mistook other marigolds for them. When they came in it was tempting to cut them and bring them in the house. They bloom continuously and the blooms last a long time. I think they’re doing their job since I have no insect pressure. I love them and plan to grow them next year.

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    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed