Rich Burgundy Blooms
Produces beautiful deep red to burgundy petals surrounding distinctive dark flower centres.
Red Moulin Sunflower Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Moulin Sunflower Seeds
Red Moulin Sunflower, commonly known as Moulin Rouge Sunflower, is a striking ornamental sunflower variety admired for its rich burgundy-red petals and dark brown flower centres. Scientifically known as Helianthus annuus, this beautiful annual produces impressive blooms on tall, branching plants. Its dramatic flower colours make it an excellent choice for garden borders, decorative landscapes, and cut-flower arrangements. Red Moulin Sunflower adds a bold and elegant touch to summer gardens while providing an attractive floral display throughout its flowering season.
Deep Red Flowers
Moulin Rouge Variety
Ornamental Sunflower
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Tall Plant Growth
Develops tall, impressive stems that create an attractive vertical feature in outdoor gardens.
Branching Growth Habit
Depending on the seed strain, plants can develop multiple flowering stems for an abundant display.
Excellent Cut Flowers
Its dramatic flower colour makes it an attractive choice for bouquets and decorative floral arrangements.
Product Highlights
Deep burgundy-red sunflower petals
Distinctive dark brown flower centres
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
Popular Moulin Rouge variety
Tall ornamental flowering plants
Suitable for garden borders
Attractive for cut-flower arrangements
Prefers full sunlight
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Helianthus annuus |
| Common Name | Red Moulin Sunflower; Moulin Rouge Sunflower |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Variety | Moulin Rouge |
| Flower Color | Deep Burgundy Red with Dark Centres |
| Growth Habit | Tall, potentially branching growth |
| Plant Height | Approximately 5–6 feet (150–180 cm) |
| Flower Diameter | Approximately 5–7 inches, depending on growing conditions |
| Flowering Season | Summer to Early Autumn |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 65–72 days, depending on climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20–25°C |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1–2 cm |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30–45 cm, adjusted for the seed strain |
| Sunlight | Full Sunlight (6–8 hours daily) |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual across USDA zones |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer in suitable climates |
| Uses | Garden Decoration, Borders, Cut Flowers and Floral Arrangements |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Location
Select a sunny outdoor location that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Sunflowers grow best in warm conditions with sufficient light and good air circulation.
Select a sunny outdoor location that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Sunflowers grow best in warm conditions with sufficient light and good air circulation.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic manure. Remove weeds and large stones before sowing the seeds.
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic manure. Remove weeds and large stones before sowing the seeds.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow Red Moulin Sunflower Seeds approximately 1–2 cm deep in the prepared soil. Maintain suitable spacing between plants to provide enough room for healthy growth.
Sow Red Moulin Sunflower Seeds approximately 1–2 cm deep in the prepared soil. Maintain suitable spacing between plants to provide enough room for healthy growth.
Step 4: Water Regularly
Water gently after sowing to maintain consistent soil moisture. Continue regular watering during early growth, especially during warm and dry weather. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Water gently after sowing to maintain consistent soil moisture. Continue regular watering during early growth, especially during warm and dry weather. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Step 5: Support Healthy Growth
Remove competing weeds and provide balanced nutrition when needed. Tall plants may require staking in windy locations to prevent stems from bending or falling.
Remove competing weeds and provide balanced nutrition when needed. Tall plants may require staking in windy locations to prevent stems from bending or falling.
Step 6: Enjoy the Beautiful Blooms
Watch for the development of rich burgundy-red flowers as the plants mature. Harvest flowers for arrangements when the blooms begin opening for the best decorative effect.
Watch for the development of rich burgundy-red flowers as the plants mature. Harvest flowers for arrangements when the blooms begin opening for the best decorative effect.
Bring Bold Burgundy Beauty to Your Garden
Add a dramatic floral touch to your outdoor space with Red Moulin Sunflower Seeds. Featuring rich burgundy-red petals, dark flower centres, and impressive tall growth, this ornamental sunflower variety is a wonderful choice for colourful garden displays and cut-flower arrangements. Give your plants plenty of sunshine, fertile soil, and regular care to enjoy their beautiful seasonal blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Moulin Rouge Sunflower colours, flowering performance, and growing requirements.
What makes Moulin Rouge Sunflowers different from regular yellow sunflowers?
Moulin Rouge Sunflowers are known for their distinctive deep burgundy-red petals and dark brown flower centres, unlike the familiar bright yellow appearance of traditional sunflowers. Their dramatic colour makes them particularly popular for ornamental gardens, floral displays, and cut-flower arrangements.
Are Moulin Rouge Sunflowers pollen-free, and are they suitable for flower arrangements?
The commonly sold Moulin Rouge cultivar is described as pollen-free or pollenless by several seed suppliers. This makes it particularly useful for indoor floral arrangements where pollen shedding is undesirable. However, confirm the characteristics of your particular seed lot with the supplier, as seed identity and strain can vary.
Can Moulin Rouge Sunflowers produce multiple flowers on one plant?
Some Moulin Rouge sunflower strains develop branching stems that can produce multiple flower heads on a single plant. The number of blooms depends on the seed strain, growing conditions, sunlight, and available nutrients. Check the supplied variety description to determine whether your seeds are a branching or single-stem type.