Plant Tulipa Kunyun bulbs in early to mid-fall, and by mid-spring, enjoy their vibrant bicolored pink and yellow flowers. As the flowers open, they reveal cream to yellow petals with salmon-colored margins, creating a striking visual effect. Borne singly on strong, sturdy stems that reach 20 inches tall, the sizable egg-shaped blooms sit atop a basal rosette of long, linear, gray-green leaves, enhancing the plant's overall appeal. These tulips provide a playful and long-lasting display in the garden, attracting and sustaining early emerging pollinators, particularly bees. They also make ideal cut flowers for spring bouquets or mixed floral arrangements.
Kunyun is a Darwin hybrid tulip known for its upright habit and long flowering period. Among the best tulips for naturalizing, Darwin tulips often reappear year after year under ideal conditions. Best planted in groups, tulips serve as excellent ground cover, especially useful for erosion control during spring rains. Their colorful flowers complement other spring-blooming bulbs, creating stunning displays whether planted in large sweeping drifts in open woodland areas or in smaller groupings in beds, borders, and along walkways. Tulips also thrive as container plants and can be forced for cheerful indoor blooms in winter.
Kunyun tulips are cold hardy to Zone 3 and grow easily in sunny spots with average, well-drained soil. They tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, loamy, sandy, and acidic soils. Remove the flowers promptly as they fade by cutting the stem to 1 inch below the flower, but leave the stems and foliage to gather energy for next season's flowers. Prune out the foliage only after it turns yellow and droops to the ground.
Bring the delightful bicolor charm of Tulipa Kunyun to your garden for a vibrant and enduring spring display.
For a seamless garden experience, check out our Spring Bulb Care and Bulb Care Instructions blogs for expert tips on how to nurture your blooms from the moment they sprout. And don't forget to visit our Bulb Supplies page to find all the tools and accessories you need for successful planting and maintenance. Happy gardening with Park Seed!
