Red Van Eijk Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs – Bold Vivid Red, Perennial, Fall Planting

Tulipa 'Red Van Eijk' is the quintessential red tulip — and it earns that status. As a Darwin Hybrid, it produces some of the largest, most structurally impressive blooms in the tulip world: big, cup-shaped flowers in a deep, saturated red that holds its color brilliantly in the garden and in the vase. The stems are tall and strong, the perennial performance is exceptional, and the impact of a mass planting in full bloom is simply hard to beat. If you want a red tulip that looks as good in April as it does in photos, Red Van Eijk is it.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Large, boldly saturated red Darwin Hybrid blooms on tall, strong stems
• Reliable perennial performer — returns year after year in Zones 3–7
• One of the most structurally impressive tulip varieties available
• Exceptional for mass plantings, entryways, borders, and cutting gardens
• Long-lasting and striking as a cut flower
• Naturally deer-resistant

Growing Details

• Type: Darwin Hybrid
• Bloom color: Deep, vivid red
• Bloom time: Mid-spring
• Sunlight: Full sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Planting depth: 6–8 inches
• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
• When to plant: Fall

Planting & Care

Plant in well-draining soil with the pointed tip facing up. Water thoroughly once after planting — roots establish through autumn, blooms arrive mid-spring. For the best perennial returns: plant 8–10 inches deep, apply a balanced fertilizer in spring, deadhead spent blooms, and allow foliage to die back naturally. Avoid watering while bulbs are summer-dormant. In Zone 8, pre-chill bulbs 8–12 weeks before planting.