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    Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge'

    Also Known As

    • Helianthus 'Red Courtesan'
    • Helianthus fka 'Moulin Rouge'
    • Red Courtesan Sunflower

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 1-11

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    Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge' plant details

    Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Do you wish for a truly velvety, luscious, deep red Sunflower with no hint of brown or gold? This is it folks – crimson perfection! It’s a MULTI-BRANCHING Sunflower growing 4’-5’ tall & of course is fabulous for cutting.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge' plant

    How to Grow Helianthus 'Moulin Rouge'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

    aka Helianthus microcephalus 'Lemon Queen', Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9a

    Size

    Height: 80"-96"

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Helianthus x multiflorus 'Anemoniflorus Flore Pleno'

    aka Helianthus 'Flore Pleno', Helianthus hybrid 'Flora Plena', Flore Pleno Hardy Double Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus x multiflorus 'Anemoniflorus Flore Pleno' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Helianthus angustifolius

    aka Hardy Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus angustifolius flower by Choess
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    Helianthus 'Aurora Gold'

    aka Aurora Gold Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus 'Aurora Gold' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Helianthus annuus [Autumn Beauty mix]

    aka Helianthus 'Autumn Beauty', Autumn Beauty Sunflower Mix

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus annuus [Autumn Beauty mix] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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