French marigold 'Little Hero Orange'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Little Hero Orange'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Little Hero Orange is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather.

Growing Little Hero Orange from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little Hero Orange about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little Hero Orange

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Little Hero Orange is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Little Hero Orange