Marigold - French Super Hero Spry (6 Pack Regular)

French Marigold ‘Super Hero Spry’ is a compact, eye-catching variety that boasts rich bicolor blooms in deep mahogany red with vibrant golden-yellow centers. A member of the award-winning Super Hero series, this marigold stands out with its uniform growth, strong branching, and continuous flowering throughout the season. Perfect for borders, containers, window boxes, and companion planting, ‘Spry’ adds bold color and natural pest resistance to any sunny space. Its compact size and tidy appearance make it an excellent choice for both formal gardens and casual landscapes.

Key Features:

• Stunning red-and-gold bicolor double blooms.
• Compact growth habit (8–10 inches tall).
• Excellent for containers, edging, and mass plantings.
• Blooms continuously from early summer until frost.
• Attracts beneficial insects while deterring pests like aphids and nematodes.
• Uniform and well-branched for a polished garden look.
• Easy to grow and low maintenance.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun for best flower production (6+ hours daily).
• Watering: Water moderately. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly rich soils that encourage foliage over flowers.
• Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual; thrives in temperatures between 18–30 °C.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks to sustain blooming.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooms and maintain shape.
• Special Notes: Excellent as a natural pest deterrent in vegetable and herb gardens. Works well with zinnias, alyssum, and salvia.