Sunflower ‘Moulin Rouge’ – Irish Seed
€3.00
‘Moulin Rouge’ is a very easy to grow and prolific sunflower. It produces striking flowers with burgundy petals that are yellow streaked. The flower centers are chocolate brown and beloved by bees and insects.
A branching variety of sunflower which produce multiple flower heads on strong stems of just above 6 feet (2m) in height. The thinner side shoots produce smaller flowers after the main flower has blossomed which spreads out the flowering period. Does not need staking. Works great in the middle of a flower border.
As well as being one of the best flowers for bees, the ripening sunflower seeds provide plenty of bird food. Goldfinches are particularly drawn to sunflowers. Of course, you can save some and sow your own seed again the following year.
Average 50 seeds per packet.
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In Ireland, sunflowers can be started indoors in March/April. Sow in small pots using a good quality compost. With this timing, they should be ready for planting out into the garden after the risk of frost has passed. From May, seeds can be sown directly into the soil.
- sow seeds 2cm deep
- space plants 40 x 40cm
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