{"product_id":"tagetes-patula-super-hero-harmony-french-marigold-early-flowering","title":"Tagetes patula Super Hero Harmony | French Marigold | Early flowering","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTagetes patula Super Hero Harmony | French Marigold\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptionally uniform, early-flowering French marigold series with compact plants, beautifully crested flowers and outstanding summer performance – perfect for pots, balcony containers, borders and colourful garden planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagetes patula Super Hero\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-quality French marigold series combining \u003cstrong\u003every early flowering, compact growth and excellent uniformity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plants remain neat and well branched, forming a dense display of colourful flowers without becoming excessively tall or untidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the special features of the Super Hero series is its \u003cstrong\u003eclean and stable crested flower form\u003c\/strong\u003e. The series offers an attractive range of colours, including distinctive bicolours, making it easy to create bright and coordinated summer displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith plants reaching only around \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm in height and width\u003c\/strong\u003e, Super Hero is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003epots, balcony boxes, mixed containers, flower beds, edging and landscape planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its excellent heat tolerance helps plants maintain strong garden performance throughout warm summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love the Super Hero Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally uniform growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery early flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, neat plant habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm high × 18 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive crested flower form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide colour range with distinctive bicolours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent heat tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting summer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pots and balcony containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders and mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sun and partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-quality garden performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTagetes patula\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Marigold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, uniform and well branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring crop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7–10 weeks \/ 49–70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2–3 days under optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed Seed, Coated Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pots, balcony boxes, mixed containers, packs, flower beds, borders and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Plants with Impressive Flower Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Hero has been bred for a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact and exceptionally uniform plant habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly useful where neat, controlled growth is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm in height and 18 cm in width\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating naturally compact, rounded plants covered with flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is an excellent choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots • Balcony Boxes • Mixed Containers • Flower Beds • Borders • Edging • Mass Planting • Landscape Displays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size also makes Super Hero easy to combine with other summer annuals without overwhelming neighbouring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarly \u0026amp; Uniform Flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strongest characteristics of the Super Hero series is its \u003cstrong\u003espectacularly uniform and early flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants develop at a similar rate, creating a balanced display where flowers begin opening together rather than unevenly over a long period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder good growing conditions, the spring crop time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7–10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Hero is a \u003cstrong\u003eday-neutral series\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning flowering is not dependent on a particular day length. 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