Tagetes erecta Narai Creamy Yellow | African Marigold Semi Tall

Tagetes erecta Narai Creamy Yellow | African Marigold Semi Tall

Tagetes erecta Narai Creamy Yellow is a robust semi-tall African Marigold, specifically bred for hot and humid conditions. With extremely strong, stiff stems and a bushy growth habit, this variety is perfect for bedding, borders, pots, containers, and cut flower production. The plants produce an abundance of large, firm flowers that thrive in warm climates and exhibit exceptional heat tolerance and disease resistance.

Its large, creamy yellow blooms (8-10 cm in diameter) make it an excellent choice for vases, bouquets, and garlands, maintaining their structure and vibrancy even after cutting. The long-lasting flowers and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

Key Features

• Large, firm blooms (8-10 cm) with a creamy yellow hue
• Strong, stiff stems ensuring excellent vase life
• Heat-loving and disease-resistant variety
• Versatile use – perfect for cut flowers, beds, borders, pots, and containers
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Fast-growing – flowers within 60-70 days from transplanting

Sowing & Germination Instructions

• Sow indoors for early flowering. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost.
• Cover lightly with soil and maintain a temperature of 21-24°C.
• Light is required for germination; seeds will sprout in 5-14 days.
• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into individual pots.
• Harden off before planting outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.
• Direct sowing: From May onwards, sow seeds directly in the garden with 25 cm spacing, keeping the soil moist until germination.

Growing Instructions

• Prefers full sun and any well-drained garden soil.
• Requires minimal feeding, thrives without additional fertilizers.
• Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering in extreme heat.

Cultivation Instructions

• Regularly cut flowers to promote continuous blooming and extend the flowering season.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Perfect for mass planting, borders, and floral arrangements.

Why Choose Tagetes erecta Narai Creamy Yellow?

• Strong and sturdy plants suitable for cut flower production
• Tolerant to heat and common plant diseases
• Long-lasting blooms with excellent structure
• Perfect for both home gardeners and professional growers

Bring vibrant, creamy yellow color to your garden with Tagetes erecta Narai Creamy Yellow, a low-maintenance, high-performance African Marigold that will bloom all season long.