Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Large
Growth Habit
Tall
Bloom Season
Summer to early autumn
Flavour Profile
N/A
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Garden flower seeds
Plant Type
Ornamental
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
150–200 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Annual in all zones
Container Garden
Suitable
Plant Spacing
30–45 cm
Planting Depth
2–3 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Moulin Rouge sunflowers pollen-free like some cut-flower varieties?
Are Moulin Rouge sunflowers pollen-free like some cut-flower varieties?
Some dark red ornamental sunflower varieties are bred pollen-free to avoid staining tablecloths and clothing when used as cut flowers; check the specific strain, as this affects both vase use and pollinator value.
Do these sunflowers produce edible seeds like snack or oil sunflower varieties?
Do these sunflowers produce edible seeds like snack or oil sunflower varieties?
Ornamental varieties like this one typically produce smaller seeds bred for visual display rather than the larger, food-grade seeds found in classic snacking or oil sunflower types.
Does Moulin Rouge grow as a single large bloom or multiple branching flowers?
Does Moulin Rouge grow as a single large bloom or multiple branching flowers?
Many ornamental red sunflower varieties are bred as single-stem plants producing one large central bloom, rather than branching into multiple smaller flowers, though this can vary by seed batch.
Do mature sunflowers still turn to follow the sun like young plants?
Do mature sunflowers still turn to follow the sun like young plants?
Young sunflowers track the sun's movement, but once mature and blooming, most varieties fix in an east-facing direction rather than continuing to follow the sun throughout the day.
Why is this sunflower red instead of the classic yellow?
Why is this sunflower red instead of the classic yellow?
Its deep red color comes from anthocyanin pigments layered over the typical yellow base color, a genetic trait bred into ornamental sunflower varieties like this one.
Do bees still visit these red sunflowers as much as yellow ones?
Do bees still visit these red sunflowers as much as yellow ones?
If this variety is pollen-free, pollinator visits and value may be reduced compared to traditional pollen-producing sunflowers, even though bees may still be drawn to the visual display.