African Marigold Key Lime Seed

African Marigold Key Lime Seeds

African Marigold Key Lime Seeds produce striking, unusual blooms in a beautiful lime-green shade, making them a standout addition to summer borders and cut flower gardens. Their distinctive colouring offers something completely different from traditional yellow and orange marigolds and combines beautifully with both bold and pastel planting schemes.

African Marigold Key Lime produces long stems topped with impressive flowers throughout the summer. The strong stems and long-lasting blooms make this variety particularly suitable for cutting, providing unusual flowers for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Easy to grow from seed and highly rewarding, this eye-catching African Marigold is perfect for borders, cutting gardens, flower beds, and gardeners looking for unusual summer colour.

Key Features

Produces unusual lime-green Marigold flowers.

Distinctive alternative to traditional orange and yellow marigolds.

Long stems ideal for cut flower arrangements.

Long-lasting flowers when cut for bouquets.

Continues flowering throughout summer.

Excellent for borders, flower beds, and cutting gardens.

Eye-catching variety for unusual garden displays.

How to Grow African Marigold Key Lime Seeds

Sow African Marigold Key Lime Seeds under cover from April onwards in pots or trays filled with fresh seed compost.

Sow at approximately 22°C and cover the seeds with a thin layer of compost.

Keep the compost moist while the seeds germinate and provide plenty of light as seedlings develop.

Prick out seedlings into individual pots or trays once they are large enough to handle.

Gradually harden plants off before planting outdoors after all risk of frost has passed.

African Marigold Growing Tips

Grow in a sunny position for the best flowering display.

Keep young plants protected from frost.

Water regularly during prolonged dry periods.

Cut flowers regularly for use in bouquets and arrangements.

Remove faded blooms to encourage continued flowering throughout summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is African Marigold Key Lime?
The flowers have an unusual lime-green colour, making them very different from traditional African Marigolds.

Is African Marigold Key Lime good for cut flowers?
Yes, its long stems and long-lasting flowers make it particularly suitable for bouquets and floral arrangements.

How long does African Marigold Key Lime flower?
Plants continue producing flowers throughout the summer with suitable growing conditions.

When should African Marigold Key Lime Seeds be sown?
Sow under cover from April onwards at approximately 22°C before planting outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.

Perfect For

Cut flower gardens

Summer borders

Bouquets

Floral arrangements

Flower beds

Unusual garden displays

Summer colour

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