Killimanjaro White Marigolds

Tagetes seeds: Marigold erecta Kilimanjaro White

Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers: Summer
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well drained
• Height: 18 inches
• Germination: Easy
• Aftercare: Easy
• Special Features: Edible flowers
• Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Pot Plant

Description

'Kilimanjaro White' is a triumph in Marigold breeding!

A real creamy white flowered Marigold. At last something different in the color spectrum from oranges and lemons. Flowers are pure in color, 7.5cm (3in) across and prolific too. There is also a master stroke - 'Kilimanjaro' has less of the pungent Marigold smell. A definite improvement! Use them in formal or informal bedding, where they will contrast superbly with other bright or pastel flowers. A refreshing plant for the patio container too. Flowers summer. Hgt 46-60cm (18-24in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost or outdoors after last frost

Sow in a good seed sowing mix just covering the seed with sowing mix. Germination takes 5-14 days at 21-24C (70-75F).

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. When well grown gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well drained soil.

Aftercare Instructions

Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming

Kitchen Notes

The flowers taste of orange or lemon. Use in sandwiches, salads, seafood, chowders and hot desserts. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.