Tagetes erecta Ivory flower seeds
Tagetes, also known as African marigolds, grows large pompom-like flowers that attract many insects. The Ivory variety grows soft to creamy yellow-white flowers. Besides very strong garden plants they last ages in the vase. sometimes flowers are so strong that the stems start to shoot new roots in the vase. Despite being so commonly grown in our European garden, the plants originate from Mexico.

Planting information to grow Tagetes Ivory from seed:
Plant type: half hardy annual
Height: 90 centimeters
Position: full sun
Start: 6-8 weeks before last frost date
Number of days until plants bloom: 80 – 100 days
Distance between the plants: 25 to 30 centimeters
Pinching: no recommended
germination: 7 to 14 days around 20 °C
Number of seeds per pack: 50

How to grow Tagetes Ivory from seed
Start the seeds in seed trays 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date or sow direct around the last frost date. Cover seeds very lightly and in 1 to 2 weeks seedlings should emerge. Plants will flower until the first frost. Deadhead regularly to keep the plants flowering. Low maintenance and very disease-resistant plants and also fantastic cut flowers.