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Marigold African Buttercream
A refined and elegant variety, producing large, softly ruffled blooms in the palest creamy yellow. Far more subtle than traditional orange marigolds, this variety brings a softer, more sophisticated look to borders, cutting gardens, and mixed planting schemes.
 
As well as their ornamental appeal, African marigolds are valued in companion planting, commonly grown alongside vegetables and other crops in kitchen gardens and allotments. Tall, upright plants flower generously throughout summer and into autumn, thriving in sunny, free-draining positions.
Easy to grow, heat-tolerant, and dependable in UK conditions, ‘Buttercream’ combines practical garden benefits with a calm, elegant colour palette — ideal for gardeners who want beauty with purpose.
 
When to Sow: Mar - May
 
HOW TO SOW MARIGOLDS:
Sow into trays or modules filled with fine, free-draining compost. Place seeds on the surface and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite. Water gently and keep warm — 18–22 °C is ideal.
Seedlings usually appear within 7–14 days. Once large enough to handle, prick out or pot on carefully. Harden off well before planting outside after the last frost.
 
  • Classification: Tender annual
  • Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
  • Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
  • Flowering Time: Jun - Oct
 
  • Site: Full Sun
  • Soil Type: Loam/ Sand
  • Soil Acidity: Neutral/ Acid
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Pinch young plants for bushier growth. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering. Avoid over-feeding — too much nitrogen = leaves, not flowers.
 
  • Use: Bedding, borders, containers, companion planting.
  • Days to Maturity:  50-60 Days
  • Height:30-30cm
  • Plant Spacing:  20cm

Marigold African Buttercream F1

SKU: 120010
£3.15Price
Quantity

  • 20  Seeds per packet Approx.

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms 

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