Moulin Rouge Hybrid Sunflower Seeds - Sunflower, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Moulin Rouge is a hybrid sunflower (Helianthus annuus) with deep burgundy-red blooms: a dramatic, moody alternative to classic yellow. This branching type produces multiple stems for cutting, with flowers about 70 days from sowing. A striking cut flower and garden standout.

Why choose our seeds?

• Rich burgundy-red blooms
• Branching habit gives multiple cut stems
• Dramatic color for bouquets and borders

How to grow Moulin Rouge Hybrid Sunflower seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost in deep biodegradable pots; direct sowing is preferred.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, when the soil is at least 50-60°F (10-16°C).

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining seed-starting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep in loose, well-prepared soil.
• Thin to the most robust seedling per spot.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Not required for germination.
• Temperature: 65-80°F (18-27°C).

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until germination.

Transplanting

• If started indoors, transplant promptly at 2-4 true leaves after hardening off.
• Space branching types 18-24 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun: 6-8 hours of direct sun daily.
• Water: Moderate and consistent; avoid waterlogged soil.
• Fertilizer: Mix compost into the soil before sowing; avoid excess nitrogen.
• Stake in windy sites; cut stems often for bouquets to encourage more blooms.

Bloom Time:

About 70 days from sowing; summer.