{"product_id":"tagetes-patula-little-hero-yellow-french-marigold-early-flowering","title":"Tagetes patula Little Hero Yellow | French Marigold | Early flowering","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes patula Little Hero Yellow | French Marigold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra-compact, early-flowering French marigold with attractive crested flowers, excellent uniformity and reliable heat tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes patula Little Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptionally compact French marigold series developed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller version of the popular Super Hero series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It combines very early flowering with a neat, uniform plant habit and attractive crested flowers, making it particularly suitable for smaller containers and colourful summer plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants remain naturally low and compact, reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 cm high and 18 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Despite their small size, they develop into well-branched plants capable of producing an impressive display of flowers throughout the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero is particularly well suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epots, balcony boxes, window boxes, mixed containers, flower beds, edging and landscape planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, naturally compact habit and early flowering make it an easy and reliable choice for both home gardeners and professional growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes patula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French Marigold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Little Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extra compact, uniform and well branched\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring crop time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7–9 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Day neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 2–3 days under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw Seed, Detailed Seed, Coated Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pots, packs, balcony boxes, mixed containers, flower beds, edging and landscape planting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra-Compact Plants with Impressive Flower Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero has been developed for gardeners looking for the flowering performance of the Super Hero series in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller and more compact plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants reach only approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 cm in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while spreading to around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating naturally rounded, well-branched plants that remain neat throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir low-growing habit makes Little Hero particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epots, balcony boxes, window boxes, mixed containers, flower beds, borders, edging, mass planting and landscape displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact plants are also easy to combine with other summer annuals without becoming too tall or overwhelming neighbouring varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly \u0026amp; Uniform Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero is valued for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly and highly uniform flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants develop evenly and begin flowering at a similar stage, creating balanced and colourful displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder suitable spring growing conditions, the crop time is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–9 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eday-neutral series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning flowering is not dependent on a particular day length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm temperatures and good light encourage faster plant development and flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Heat Tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero performs very well during warm summer conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood heat tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it suitable for sunny balconies, patios, pots and garden beds where plants may experience high temperatures during summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the strongest flowering and naturally compact plants, choose a position with plenty of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although they can also be successfully grown in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epartial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor Sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow indoors before the outdoor planting season for earlier flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 seed per cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a fine, moist and well-drained seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover the seed lightly with a thin layer of fine growing medium or vermiculite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot required for germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder optimal conditions, the first root can begin emerging within approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the cotyledons have expanded, the temperature can gradually be reduced to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–21°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs seedlings develop, grow them in bright conditions at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not allow young plants to remain root-bound before transplanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds may also be sown directly outdoors once the soil has warmed and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall danger of frost has passed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover the seeds lightly and keep the soil evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect-sown plants will generally flower later than plants started indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow Little Hero marigolds in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor compact plants and abundant flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly without keeping the soil permanently wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the upper layer of soil to begin drying slightly between waterings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain good air circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed moderately during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertiliser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant seedlings before they become root-bound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faded flowers when necessary to maintain a neat appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarigolds require only a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate feeding programme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Excessive nitrogen can encourage too much leafy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero naturally develops a compact and well-branched habit, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epinching is generally not necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Pots \u0026amp; Balcony Containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exceptionally compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 × 18 cm habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the strongest characteristics of Little Hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small size makes the series particularly suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall pots, balcony boxes, window boxes, patio containers, mixed summer containers and small-space gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants remain naturally low and tidy while producing a colourful display of flowers above the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes Little Hero especially useful where a traditional French marigold may become too tall or vigorous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Borders \u0026amp; Edging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe low-growing habit also makes Little Hero an excellent choice for planting along the front of flower beds and borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 cm height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a naturally low layer of colour without hiding taller plants behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants can be used individually between other annuals or planted together to create colourful edging and mass displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-Lasting Summer Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Hero combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly flowering, heat tolerance and compact growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing reliable colour throughout the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular watering is particularly important for plants grown in pots and balcony boxes during hot weather, as smaller containers can dry out quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving old flowers can help maintain a neat appearance and support continuous flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Tagetes patula Little Hero?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagetes patula Little Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextra-compact, early-flowering and highly uniform French marigold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the smaller counterpart to the Super Hero series, Little Hero combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessional-quality flowering performance with a particularly compact 13 cm plant height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrested flowers, early flowering, excellent heat tolerance and naturally neat growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it particularly valuable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall pots, balcony boxes, window boxes, mixed containers, borders, edging and c\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ 18 cm","offer_id":55032879907159,"sku":null,"price":1.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds \/ 18 cm","offer_id":55032879939927,"sku":null,"price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/IMG-1087.jpg?v=1789492639","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/tagetes-patula-little-hero-yellow-french-marigold-early-flowering","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}