Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 60 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- May
- Planting Time
- October
- November
- Perfect For
- Cutting
May Flowering Tulip Kingsblood
T1679
Description
Tulip ‘Kingsblood’ produces deep cherry-red blooms edged in scarlet on long, strong stems throughout May.
This seductive tulip has been granted a respected Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its sophisticated looks and excellent, long-lasting performance. May-floweing ‘Kingsblood’ is also wonderful for cutting and adding to flower arrangements and bouquets.
Combine with pink tones in the border, pot or vase for a romantic look, or mix with dark, sultry purples for drama.
Care Guide
October to November are the optimum months for planting Tulip bulbs. The cooler late-autumn temperatures help to keep disease at bay, whilst still allowing time for your bulbs to put roots down before spring.
Any well-drained, fertile soil is perfect for Tulips, ideally in full sun or part shade. Plant the bulbs 10-20 cm deep, spaced 10-20 cm apart. A piece of chicken wire or mesh can be placed on top of the soil or pots after planting if squirrels or rodents are a problem in your area.
After flowering in March to May, remove withered stems, foliage and any fallen petals to promote good plant health and apply a top dressing of high-potash fertiliser in late winter.
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Meleagris Mixed
M5401
Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed offers a vibrant tapestry of colours, from creamy whites and soft lavenders to deep maroons. Each blossom is intricately chequered, displaying a mesmerising pattern which captivates the eye.
These hardy plants thrive in moist, humus-rich soil, flourishing in partially shaded areas. Nodding, bell-shaped flowers emerge in early spring, bringing a burst of colour and charm.Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed is perfect for naturalising in meadows or woodland gardens, this mix enchants with diverse and striking visual appeal.
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Forbesii Blue Giant
M5220
For an early show of pretty blue, Chionodoxa ‘Forbesii Blue Giant’ is hard to beat. Twinkling, star-shaped blooms of violet-blue with a white centre form lush, colourful carpets during February and March.
Plant in sun or shade to brighten dull corners and enliven spring pots. This low growing, delicate beauty is also perfect for rockeries and growing near the front of the border, putting on a floriferous display.
The bulbs will naturalise easily in well-drained, fertile soil. Chionodoxa ‘Forbesii Blue Giant’ is perfect for growing beneath larger shrubs, planting in rockeries, borders and containers as one of the earliest and most welcome bulbs to bloom.
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Linfolia
T1014
Like a sweep of scarlet lipstick paired with a winning smile, the brilliant, vermillion blooms of Species Tulip ‘Linfolia’ are sure to turn heads. Pillar-box red buds unfurl to reveal an ebony centre, with shapely petals tapering to a narrow point. ‘Linfolia’, otherwise known as the flax-leaved tulip, perches atop narrow, glaucous foliage with strong, wavy edges.
Flaunting a coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its consistently high performance in the garden, this enthralling species tulip' Linfolia' naturalises eagerly to form bold clumps. This crimson femme fatale will be a striking addition to rockeries, lawns, borders, and container displays.
- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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