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Marigold 'Super Hero Spry' (Tagetes patula) is an award-winning French Marigold variety that has set a new standard for compact performance. As an AAS (All-America Selections) winner, it is celebrated for its early flowering and incredibly stable, uniform habit. The 'Spry' color pattern features a distinct, high-contrast look with dark maroon-red outer petals surrounding a bright, crested golden-yellow center, creating a "bullseye" effect that is visible from a distance.
Mature size: 10 to 12 inches in height; 10 to 12 inches in spread.
Flower: Small to medium-sized anemone-type blooms; features bicolored dark mahogany-red ray petals and a golden-yellow central crest.
Foliage: Dense, feathery, dark green leaves with the characteristic spicy Marigold scent.
Hardiness: Annual; USDA zones 2–11.
Full Sun is necessary for the 'Super Hero' series to maintain its compact, mounded shape. Full light exposure also ensures the most intense color contrast between the red and yellow portions of the bloom.
Requires moderate watering. While French Marigolds are notably drought-tolerant, they perform best when the soil is kept consistently moist but not saturated. It is best to water early in the day to allow foliage to dry, reducing the risk of powdery mildew.
Highly adaptable to most soil types, provided there is good drainage. They prefer a moderately fertile, loamy soil but can handle poorer soils quite well. A neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0) is ideal.
Requires minimal feeding. A light application of a balanced fertilizer at planting is usually sufficient. Over-fertilizing can lead to lush green foliage but significantly fewer flowers.
'Super Hero Spry' is largely low-maintenance. While deadheading is not strictly required for the health of the plant, removing faded blooms will keep the plant looking tidy and can slightly prolong the flowering season into the late autumn.
Due to its petite size and uniform growth, this variety is perfect for front-of-border edging and window boxes. The "Spry" bicoloration makes it a vibrant companion for orange and yellow Zinnias or deep purple Heliotrope. It is also a classic choice for companion planting in organic vegetable gardens to help manage soil nematodes and deter pests.
Marigold 'Super Hero Spry' is a top-tier French Marigold that delivers exceptional color and a tidy, professional-looking habit with very little effort. Its award-winning genetics ensure a long season of high-contrast blooms that stand up well to heat and rain.
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15
Marigold 'Super Hero Spry' (Tagetes patula) is an award-winning French Marigold variety that has set a new standard for compact performance. As an AAS (All-America Selections) winner, it is celebrated for its early flowering and incredibly stable, uniform habit. The 'Spry' color pattern features a distinct, high-contrast look with dark maroon-red outer petals surrounding a bright, crested golden-yellow center, creating a "bullseye" effect that is visible from a distance.
Mature size: 10 to 12 inches in height; 10 to 12 inches in spread.
Flower: Small to medium-sized anemone-type blooms; features bicolored dark mahogany-red ray petals and a golden-yellow central crest.
Foliage: Dense, feathery, dark green leaves with the characteristic spicy Marigold scent.
Hardiness: Annual; USDA zones 2–11.
Full Sun is necessary for the 'Super Hero' series to maintain its compact, mounded shape. Full light exposure also ensures the most intense color contrast between the red and yellow portions of the bloom.
Requires moderate watering. While French Marigolds are notably drought-tolerant, they perform best when the soil is kept consistently moist but not saturated. It is best to water early in the day to allow foliage to dry, reducing the risk of powdery mildew.
Highly adaptable to most soil types, provided there is good drainage. They prefer a moderately fertile, loamy soil but can handle poorer soils quite well. A neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0) is ideal.
Requires minimal feeding. A light application of a balanced fertilizer at planting is usually sufficient. Over-fertilizing can lead to lush green foliage but significantly fewer flowers.
'Super Hero Spry' is largely low-maintenance. While deadheading is not strictly required for the health of the plant, removing faded blooms will keep the plant looking tidy and can slightly prolong the flowering season into the late autumn.
Due to its petite size and uniform growth, this variety is perfect for front-of-border edging and window boxes. The "Spry" bicoloration makes it a vibrant companion for orange and yellow Zinnias or deep purple Heliotrope. It is also a classic choice for companion planting in organic vegetable gardens to help manage soil nematodes and deter pests.
Marigold 'Super Hero Spry' is a top-tier French Marigold that delivers exceptional color and a tidy, professional-looking habit with very little effort. Its award-winning genetics ensure a long season of high-contrast blooms that stand up well to heat and rain.
NOTE: Available for pickup after 5/15