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Marigold Super Hero Spry - 2018 AAS Flower Winner
Marigold Super Hero Spry - 2018 AAS Flower Winner
Marigold Super Hero Spry
Marigold Super Hero Spry - 2018 AAS Flower Winner
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Marigold Super Hero Spry

2018 AAS Flower Winner

When one of the discerning AAS judges says, “I’d love to have this in my yard!”, you know you have a winner! Super Hero™ Spry is a lovely compact (10-12 inches) French marigold with dark maroon lower petals and golden yellow upper petals perched on top of the dark green foliage. The list of winning attributes continues: a more uniform and stable color pattern, earlier to bloom and no deadheading required. These stunning blooms make any garden fit for a Super Hero!

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Categories: 2018, Container Suitable, Flowers from seed, Marigold, National
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Marigold
Variety Name: Super Hero™ Spry
Genus: Tagetes
Species: patula
Year: 2018
Common Name: French Crested Marigold
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Ernst Benary of America, Inc.
Close Market Comparison: Hero Spry, Janie Spry

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 8 – 11
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy, compact, mounded
Plant Height: 10 – 12 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Yellow, red
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: 2 inches

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Heat
Garden Spacing: 10 – 12 inches
Low Edging: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes

HOW TO GROW

Plant Marigold Super Hero Spry in a full sun location after all danger of frost has passed. Water daily for the first 2 weeks to get established, then as needed for your area. Plants are quite drought tolerant once established but should not be allowed to wilt. Fertilize with a well-balanced fertilizer every other week. Commercial Grower Culture Info.

JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS

  • “Crisp pattern, rich color, uniform plants, and flowering”
  • “This is a lovely compact French Marigold with an interesting flower color.”
  • “Good late summer performance”
  • “Color holds up during summer”
  • “Very cute marigold, easy to grow”
  • “Home gardeners will love it and it is perfect for introducing gardening to children.”

Reviews

  1. Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH – 12/17/2020

    Adorable flowers on short, stocky stems were particularly enjoyed by kids visiting the gardens and conservatory. The plants bloomed profusely through the summer and into the fall, even in partial shade and with minimal care.

  2. AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners – 08/09/2018

    Compact uniform plants were covered throughout the summer in attractive flowers.
    It made a wonderful low edging for our Zone 6a garden.

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