Tulips 'Kingsblood' (Tulipa 'Kingsblood')

Tulips 'Kingsblood'

Given the dramatic name "Kingsblood" to match its awe-inspiring appearance, tulips 'Kingsblood' shows off vibrant red blooms that are perfect for adding glorious color to liven up your garden. It's a long and strong tulip that works as a cut flower or in borders, flowering late in the season, towards the end of spring.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

60 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

Care Guide for Tulips 'Kingsblood'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips have a low water requirement, needing watering only once after planting. During flowering, maintain soil moisture in pots, avoiding overwatering. In gardens, rainwater suffices unless conditions are extremely dry. Soil in small pots dries quickly, necessitating more frequent checks for moisture.

Fertilize: For tulips 'Kingsblood', no fertilizer is needed after blooming, as they are typically treated as one-time bulbs. If soil quality is poor, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting. Proper care ensures vibrant blooms in season.

Pruning: Tulips 'Kingsblood' features vibrant red blooms and sturdy stems, benefiting from careful pruning. Remove spent flowers in early to late spring to strengthen bulbs. Only cut back yellowing foliage, preserving green leaves for photosynthesis, enhancing plant health and ensuring vigorous blooms.

Propagation: Collect small bulbs from tulips 'Kingsblood' in early spring, spacing them three times their diameter when planting in prepared soil. Cover with 3 cm of soil, keep in shade, and maintain moisture. After one year, combine multiple bulbs with fertilizer; they will flower in 2 to 3 years.

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