Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Moulin Rouge'

Helianthusannuus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Species
annuus (AN-yoo-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pacific, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cleveland, Ohio

Brazoria, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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(Zone 1) | July 2005 | positive

Strong Growth And Branching Habit, Earlier To Bloom Than Other Sunflowers, Amazing Flowers In Either Red Or Brown Tones.

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | positive

Moulin Rouge is a very nice albeit unusual sunflower...... the darkest color in any sunflower..... at least that's what I've heard,,,,,...Read More

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