Pelargonium Moulin Rouge F1 Seeds - Geranium

Pelargonium is a tender perennial, often grown as an annual in colder climates. 'Moulin Rouge F1' is one of the best zonal cultivars for growing from seed. It rapidly forms a small, compact bush with round, marbled, dark green foliage which is covered with large clusters of scarlet red flowers from summer until the first frosts. Excellent colour and weather resistance, ideal for pots, containers and hanging baskets!

Geranium x hortorum or zonal pelargoniums belong to the Geraniaceae family. They are selected from various parent species including Pelargonium inquinans, native to the south-eastern tip of Africa, Pelargonium zonale and Pelargonium frutetorum. 'Moulin Rouge' is a vigorous variety that forms a small, compact bush with a neat, rounded habit, 45 cm tall and wide. If sown early enough, it flowers in its first year until the first frosts. It features sturdy green to light brown succulent stems covered with round, velvety, wavy green leaves, enhanced with bronze markings. From June to October, scarlet red blooms gathered in clusters appear above the foliage, almost hiding it from view. Their colour doesn’t fade in the sun and contrasts beautifully with the dark green leaves.

Often grown in pots, window boxes and containers on balconies and patios, pelargoniums are becoming an increasingly popular choice for sunny flowerbeds and borders. The advantage of sowing pelargoniums is one can grow a large number of plants at a much lower cost. Perfect for growing them en masse for a long-lasting, cheerful display all summer long. The plants are fairly drought tolerant. They combine well with verbenas, blue lobelias, morning glory with black or purple foliage (Ipomea 'Illusion Midnight Lace', Ipomea 'Sweet Heart Purple').