Seed - Marigold Kilimanjaro

1 RHS Marigold Kilimanjaro seed pack 

(Botanical name: Tagetes patula) 

Pack Size 30 seeds

Description:

This unusual stunning variety produces large dense flower heads with ruffled petals on top of dense dark green foliage. The flowers open creamy white with light green tinge and mature to vanilla white. Great for borders, beds, containers and as a cut flower.

Flowers in just 12 weeks.

How to Grow:

Sow in Spring through Summer direct into flowering position. Sow seeds 5mm (½in) deep and cover lightly. Firm gently and keep moist.

Seedlings appear in 10-14 days.

Thin plants as necessary to 30cm (12in) apart. Keep moist and weed free. Use a garden mulch to keep the roots cool in warm weather.

Feed with a liquid fertiliser when buds appear. Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged flowering.

When to Sow/Plant Seed:

Spring through Summer

Flowering:

12 weeks