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)