USDA: 2a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The vegetable Cucurbita maxima 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes' (winter pumpkin) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blossoms. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Cucurbita maxima 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes' (winter pumpkin) produces showy and bright red vegetables.
Typical Uses
Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Cucurbita maxima 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes' .
