Garden Plant: Kingsblood Tulip
Kingsblood Tulip
Product Description: Kingsblood Tulip
Deep Kingsblood Tulip Worthy of a Crown
- Single Late
- Blood-Red Bloom
- One Of The Tallest Tulips
- Great In Containers
Why does the Kingsblood Tulip (Tulipa \’Kingsblood’) sound like it belongs in Game of Thrones? Maybe it’s its dramatic and kingly height or its blood-red bloom and ability to return strong and sturdy year after year. No matter which of these reasons you choose to believe, there’s no denying that this Single Late Tulip deserves a throne (and a show on HBO).
Despite sounding like this variety was named by a George R. R. Martin enthusiast, this Single Late Tulip was first introduced in the 1950s. Since its introduction, very few tulips rival its majestic height and its kingly strength.
It’s easy to see why this tulip’s reign has lasted nearly 7 decades–it’s cherry red coloration is bright, bold, and deeply saturated, and its form is both regal and sophisticated. The Kingsblood Tulip’s blooms are goblet-shaped, and each petal neatly folds inward, terminating at a pointed tip. In fact, this tulip’s flower shape is reminiscent of a king wearing a crown.
Because of its unbeatable height and riveting color, this tulip is extremely popular as a cut flower. It also makes for palatial mass planting. As a Single Late, the Kingsblood blooms are long-lasting and massive. It does like to hold court in a full sun spot in the yard, of course. And as for its courtly companion plants, it plays off golds, violets, and whites.
This noble tulip deserves a throne in your landscape. Because of its popularity among tulip connoisseurs, don’t expect our stock to last. Order yours now and a chariot (more like a delivery van) will bring them to your door just in time for your fall planting.
We will ship your bulbs based on the correct planting time for your area.