Kingsblood Tulip Bulbs - Cherry Red Single Late Flowers

Bring rich cherry-red color to the spring garden with Kingsblood tulip bulbs. These Single Late tulips bear large single flowers on tall stems, adding a bold finish to the tulip season. Plant in groups along a border or reserve a patch for cutting fresh spring bouquets.

Choose your bulb quantity

This listing is for tulip bulbs to plant, not seeds, potted plants, or cut flowers. Choose:

• 10 bulbs
• 25 bulbs
• 100 bulbs

Variety details

• Variety: Kingsblood
• Type: Single Late tulip
• Flower color: Cherry red to scarlet
• Approximate height: 24 inches (60 cm) under suitable conditions
• Flowering season: Late spring within the local tulip season
• Light: Full sun to light shade
• Uses: Borders, suitable deep containers, and cut-flower displays

This is a red-flowered variety, not a pastel color blend. Height, flower size, and flowering dates vary with climate, cooling, and care. A specific bulb grade is not established for this listing.

On arrival

Unpack promptly and inspect the bulbs. Until planting, keep them cool, dry, and ventilated, away from heat and direct sun. Avoid damp, sealed storage. Follow any lot-specific instructions included with your bulbs.

When to plant

In climates with suitable cold winters, plant in fall after soil cools and before it freezes hard. Use local soil and weather conditions rather than a universal October-to-December schedule. Late planting does not guarantee flowering the following spring.

Tulips need an appropriate cooling period before flowering. Warm-winter locations may require pre-chilled bulbs or controlled chilling before planting into cool-season conditions.

Warm-climate chilling

Check whether bulbs have already been pre-chilled before adding further cooling. Where chilling is needed, a common planning range is approximately 12–16 weeks at 35–45°F (2–7°C), subject to supplier instructions and local conditions.

Use dry, breathable packaging. Do not freeze bulbs, seal them in airtight plastic, or store them beside ripening fruit, which can release ethylene and damage developing flowers. Plant promptly after chilling when outdoor conditions are suitable.

Hot soil and air can limit results even after chilling. In consistently warm or tropical climates, tulips are often grown as a one-season display; repeat flowering is not assured. Deeper planting is not a substitute for winter cooling.

Planting in garden beds

1. Choose a well-drained location in full sun to light shade.
2. Loosen the soil and address drainage before planting.
3. Set bulbs pointed end upward, with the bulb base approximately 6–8 inches below the finished soil surface.
4. Space approximately 4–6 inches apart.
5. Water after planting to settle the soil, then adjust to rainfall and soil moisture.

Follow included directions if they specify a different depth for the bulb size or site. Avoid waterlogged ground and do not plant more than 10 inches deep simply to compensate for a warm climate.

Container growing

Use a stable, deep container with drainage holes and free-draining potting mix. Allow room beneath bulbs for roots, keep bulbs from touching the pot walls or each other, and protect tall stems from strong wind.

Containers still need suitable cooling. Exposed pots can freeze more severely than garden soil, so provide protection appropriate to your climate without keeping bulbs warm throughout winter. Check moisture during rooting and growth; do not leave pots standing in water.

Care during growth

• Maintain moderate moisture while roots, leaves, and flowers are actively growing.
• Water according to soil conditions rather than a fixed weekly amount.
• Feed as needed according to a bulb fertilizer's label directions.
• Protect from damaging wind and monitor for pests.
• Do not rely on deer or rodent resistance; tulips can be damaged by wildlife.

Cutting and aftercare

Use clean tools to cut flowers for bouquets. Leave foliage on the plant where possible if retaining bulbs. After flowering, remove spent flower heads but let leaves remain until they yellow and die back naturally.

Reduce watering as plants become dormant and avoid persistently wet summer soil. Remove fully dried foliage once it has finished. Bulb condition, climate, and care determine future performance; flowering for multiple years is not guaranteed.

Safety

Tulips are ornamental and not edible. All parts, especially bulbs, are toxic if ingested by people or pets. Keep bulbs away from children and animals, and do not confuse them with edible onions or garlic. Wear gloves if bulb handling irritates your skin.