Moulin Rouge Sunflower Seeds – Deep Red Velvet Blooms for Gardens & Bouquets

Bring a touch of dramatic elegance to your garden with our Moulin Rouge Sunflower Seeds. These premium seeds yield sunflowers with stunning deep red, velvety petals that evoke the passion and sophistication of classic Moulin Rouge. Perfect for enhancing garden beds, borders, and container displays, these sunflowers also make a striking addition to floral arrangements and bouquets.

Key Features:

• Deep Red Velvet Blooms: Produces sunflowers with rich, intense red petals that have a luxurious, velvety texture.
• Dramatic Visual Appeal: Adds an eye-catching focal point to gardens and landscapes with its bold, unconventional color.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers in elegant bouquets.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting a vibrant garden ecosystem.
• Easy to Grow: High germination rate and low-maintenance care make them suitable for gardeners of all levels.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus (Moulin Rouge variety)
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: Typically 5–10 feet, depending on growing conditions
• Light Requirements: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil adaptable to various conditions
• Germination Time: Approximately 7–10 days under optimal conditions
• Seed Freshness: Premium, newly harvested seeds

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing: Directly sow seeds in prepared garden beds or containers after the last frost. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep in well-draining soil.
2. Germination: Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C). Expect seedlings to emerge within 7–10 days.
3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to ensure adequate room for growth and proper air circulation.
4. Transplanting: If starting indoors, gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting them outdoors once the frost risk has passed.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist during dry spells; mature plants are moderately drought tolerant.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support vigorous growth.
• Weed Control: Mulch around the plants to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and stabilize soil temperature.
• Staking: Provide support for taller varieties if necessary, especially in windy areas.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.