Moulin Rouge Floribunda Rose | Scarlet Cluster-Flowering Rose

Moulin Rouge is a compact Floribunda rose producing clusters of medium-sized, double scarlet blooms. The flowers begin with a cupped form before opening more fully as they mature, creating a bold display of rich red colour.

This free-flowering variety has a vigorous, upright and bushy growth habit, with blooms appearing repeatedly throughout the flowering season. Its compact mature height makes it well suited to borders, rose beds, mass planting and large containers.

Key Features

• Rich scarlet-red flowers
• Medium-sized, double blooms
• Cupped flowers that open more fully as they mature
• Blooms produced in clusters
• Mild fragrance
• Free-flowering throughout the season
• Vigorous, upright and bushy growth
• Compact mature height of approximately 80cm
• Suitable for garden beds and large pots

Suitable Uses

• Rose gardens
• Garden borders
• Feature planting
• Mass planting
• Low flowering hedges
• Cottage gardens
• Courtyards and patios
• Large pots and containers
• Cut-flower gardens

Rose Details

Mature size, flower colour and flowering performance may vary depending on climate, soil, pruning and other growing conditions.

Flowers and Fragrance

The medium-sized double blooms display a strong scarlet-red colour and are carried together in clusters. Each flower begins with a cupped appearance before opening more fully as it matures.

Moulin Rouge has a mild fragrance. Fragrance strength can vary with temperature, time of day, flower maturity and growing conditions.

Planting and Care

Plant in a position receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Good sunlight and airflow will encourage stronger flowering and help maintain healthy foliage.

Choose fertile, free-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Water deeply after planting and continue watering regularly while the root system becomes established.

Apply mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the crown and stems.

Feed with a suitable rose fertiliser during the active growing season, following the application instructions on the packaging. Remove spent flower clusters regularly to encourage further blooms.

Prune during winter or late winter to remove dead, damaged, weak and crossing growth. Shorten healthy stems as required to maintain a compact, open and balanced plant.

Spacing

Allow approximately 70–80cm between plants when creating a garden display or low flowering hedge.

Adequate spacing will provide room for bushy growth while maintaining airflow between plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Moulin Rouge?
The flowers are a rich scarlet red. The exact shade may vary slightly with temperature, sunlight and bloom maturity.

What type of rose is it?
Moulin Rouge is a compact Floribunda rose that produces multiple flowers together in clusters.

How large will it grow?
It reaches approximately 80cm high. Its final size will depend on climate, soil, pruning and growing conditions.

Is Moulin Rouge fragrant?
It has a mild fragrance. Scent strength may vary depending on the weather, time of day and age of the flower.

Does it flower repeatedly?
Yes. Moulin Rouge is free-flowering and produces repeated flushes throughout the flowering season.

What shape are the flowers?
The medium-sized flowers are double and cupped when opening, becoming more open as they mature.

Does it need full sun?
Yes. Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight each day for the strongest growth and flowering.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes. Its compact growth makes it suitable for a large container with generous drainage holes and premium-quality potting mix.

Can it be planted as a low hedge?
Yes. Its upright, bushy growth and compact height make it suitable for a colourful low hedge or repeated border planting.

Is it suitable for cut flowers?
Yes. Its clustered scarlet blooms can be cut for indoor arrangements, although it is primarily valued for its abundant garden display.

How far apart should I plant it?
Space plants approximately 70–80cm apart to create a full display while maintaining suitable airflow.

Will the plant arrive in flower?
Not necessarily. Flowering and foliage depend on the season and the plant’s stage of growth. Roses supplied during winter may be dormant and have little to no foliage.

Please Note

Images are provided for illustrative purposes and may not show the exact plant supplied. Flower colour can vary naturally depending on climate, temperature, sunlight and bloom maturity.

Plant size, shape, foliage and flowering stage will vary with the season. Roses supplied during their dormant period may arrive without leaves or flowers.