Tulipa Kingsblood (Single Late Tulip)
Award-winning Tulip ‘Kingsblood’ is amazingly beautiful with its elegant, egg-shaped, brilliant red flowers adorned with a small yellow mark at the base of each petal. Ravishing! Blooming in late spring, this graceful member of the Single Late Tulips sits atop a sturdy stem above the foliage of light green, lance-shaped leaves.
Award-winning Tulip 'Kingsblood' is amazingly beautiful with its elegant, egg-shaped, brilliant red flowers adorned with a small yellow mark at the base of each petal. Ravishing! Blooming in late spring, this graceful member of the Single Late Tulips sits atop a sturdy stem above the foliage of light green, lance-shaped leaves.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Growing up to 24 inches tall (60 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
- Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm, dry summers.
- Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
- To be planted in fall.
- All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Tulipa – Tulips |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 4" (10cm) |
| Spacing | 4″ (10cm) |
| Depth | 7" (17cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |