Marigold Seeds - Little Hero Mixed

Bring a burst of vibrant color to your garden with Marigold Seeds - Little Hero Mixed, a delightful compact blend of French marigolds. This easy-to-grow variety produces bright, cheerful blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Perfect for borders, containers, and garden edges, these marigolds add a charming touch while naturally repelling certain garden pests. With their long blooming season and low-maintenance nature, they’re ideal for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.

Features:

• Compact and bushy growth habit, ideal for small gardens and pots

• Produces vivid, multi-colored blooms in yellow, orange, and red shades

• Long-lasting flowers that bloom throughout the summer and early fall

• Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for all experience levels

• Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees

• Can be used for garden borders, beds, and patio containers

Specifications:

• Common Name: French Marigold ‘Little Hero Mixed’

• Scientific Name: Tagetes patula

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 6–8 inches

• Bloom Size: 2–3 inches

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)

• Best Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: February to April (start 6–8 weeks before last frost)

  • Outdoors: April to June (after frost danger has passed)

• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall (June to October)

• Mature Spread: 6–8 inches