• African
  • Annual
  • Cream
  • Double

Vanilla

Vanilla F1 · Vanilla White

Annual african marigold in cream and white, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double heads 2.5 to 3 inches across with firm centers, in creamy white. Grown as an annual in every zone.

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A Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant
A Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant

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Vanilla marigold plants in bloom in a garden
Vanilla marigold plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
African Double · 2–3 in (6–8 cm)
Colors
  • Cream
  • White
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
16 in (41 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
Planted as
Seed
Botanical name
Tagetes erecta

In the garden

Our sources don't record pollinator visits or deer resistance for this variety.

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Origin

Creamy white F1 African marigold from PanAmerican Seed.

Bred by PanAmerican Seed

Sources

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All photos

  • A Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant
    A Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant
  • Vanilla marigold plants in bloom in a garden
    Vanilla marigold plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Vanilla hardy in my zone?

Vanilla is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.

Does Vanilla need full sun?

Vanilla grows in full sun.

When does Vanilla bloom?

Vanilla blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.

Is Vanilla good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Vanilla as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Kilimanjaro White marigold flower up close on the plant Kilimanjaro White White African marigold with 3-inch fully double creamy white blooms. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
A Antigua marigold flower up close on the plant Antigua Compact F1 African marigold with 3-inch double blooms in yellow, gold and orange. AfricanEarly summerMedium height

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A Eskimo marigold flower up close on the plant Eskimo Compact white African marigold with fully double creamy white flowers, 12 to 18 inches. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
A French Vanilla marigold flower up close on the plant French Vanilla White African marigold with rounded 3-inch flowers that age from vanilla white to yellow. AfricanEarly summerMedium height
A Sugar & Spice White marigold flower up close on the plant Sugar & Spice White African marigold with 3-inch cream blooms fading to white with pink flecks. AfricanEarly summerTall
A White Swan marigold flower up close on the plant White Swan Tall cut-flower African marigold with cream to pale yellow double blooms. AfricanEarly summerTall

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