Sugar & Spice White Marigold brings an elegant twist to the classic African marigold, producing pure white blooms from early summer through the first frost. Growing to a compact 30 inches tall with a 24-inch spread, this cultivar blooms reliably in 56 to 70 days from seed, offering weeks of pristine flowers in full sun. It shrugs off drought once established, resists deer browsing, and attracts pollinators throughout the season, making it a low-maintenance garden performer that adds brightness to beds, borders, and cut arrangements.
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Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
30in H x 24in W
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The pure white flowers stand out against typical marigold yellows and oranges, giving gardeners a fresh alternative for color coordination and design flexibility. This variety tolerates drought beautifully and handles poor soil with grace, yet it still attracts bees and butterflies reliably. At a modest 30 inches tall, it fits neatly into mid-border positions without overwhelming smaller plants, and the compact 24-inch width means you can space plants just 2 inches apart for a full, polished look.
Sugar & Spice White Marigold is grown primarily for ornamental display in gardens, containers, and cut flower arrangements. The long bloom window from June through November makes it valuable for extending seasonal interest in beds and borders throughout summer and fall.
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Sow seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Keep soil at 65 to 75°F and sow seeds thinly; they'll sprout in 4 to 14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date has passed.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for several days before planting. Space plants 2 inches apart in full sun and well-prepared soil.
Direct sow seeds at your last spring frost date, just covering them lightly with soil.
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