Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Creme | African Marigold

Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Creme | African Marigold African Marigold | Cut Flower Elegant, luminous and unexpectedly refined — Tagetes erecta QIS® Imperiale Creme is not the typical marigold. This carefully selected professional cut flower series produces large, fully double blooms in a soft ivory-cream shade, beautifully contrasted by deep purple-bronze foliage and stems with a subtle violet tint. Selected for florists and flower growers, the QIS® Imperiale series combines strong stems, excellent uniformity and long-lasting blooms that bring warmth and texture to bouquets and garden borders alike. With its upright habit and abundant flowering, this variety is ideal for cut flower production, pollinator gardens and seasonal floral arrangements. Perfect for growers looking for something softer and more elevated than traditional bright marigolds. Plant details Botanical name: Tagetes erecta Series: QIS® Imperiale Flower colour: Ivory Cream / Soft White Plant height: Approx. 60 cm Plant spacing: 20–30 cm Location: Full sun Days to flowering: Approx. 70–90 days Hardiness: Tender annual Lifecycle: Annual Growing Information Days to germination: 4–7 days at 24–27 °C Sowing (recommended – transplant): Sow 4–6 weeks before planting out into cell trays, lightly covering seed. Transplant after danger of frost has passed. For flowering in packs, sow approx. 8 weeks before the desired bloom time. Direct sowing: Sow 6 mm (¼ in) deep Pinching: Encourages branching and increased flower production Notes: High temperatures may temporarily slow growth and flowering. Deadhead regularly to extend the bloom period. Spacing & Soil Plant spacing (African marigold): 30–45 cm Soil: Average, well-drained soil Feeding: Moderate feeding recommended Preferred pH: 6.0–7.5 Harvest & Uses Harvest stage: Fully open flowers with tight centers Uses: Cut flowers Marigold garlands Beds & borders Mass plantings Containers & window boxes Edible flowers (petals)