Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip 'Charming Beauty'

Tulip ‘Charming Beauty’ truly lives up to its name—a Double Late Tulip that unfolds layers of soft, creamy petals kissed with a delicate blush of pink. These lush, peony-like blooms open in May, bringing a gentle romance to the late spring garden when many tulips are starting to fade.

The height of ‘Charming Beauty’ is about 18–20 inches (45–50 cm), with strong, upright stems that carry the full, rounded flowers gracefully above fresh green foliage. It thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for borders, containers, or mixed plantings where its soft beauty can really sing.

Position: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; performs wonderfully in both formal and naturalistic settings.

Style tip: Pair ‘Charming Beauty’ with richer tones like ‘Sambuca’ or ‘La Belle Époque’ to balance its softness with depth, or group it with pale pastels for an ethereal, romantic planting. Its lush, double blooms also make it a superb cut flower, adding elegance and texture to any vase.

This is a tulip for gardeners who cherish fullness and softness—a flower that offers layered beauty and quiet charm, right at the tail end of tulip season.

How to Plant & Grow Tulips

Quick Planting Guide

Planting time: Fall, after soil has cooled (September–November, depending on climate)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, sandy or loamy
Depth & spacing: 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart
Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Bloom: Mid–spring (varies by variety: early, mid, or late spring)

Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the bulbs
Tulip bulbs are plump, teardrop-shaped, with a pointed tip.
Plant in fall once soil has cooled but before the ground freezes.

2. Choose the planting site
Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil — tulips dislike soggy ground.
They grow beautifully in borders, beds, containers, or naturalized in grassy areas.
Improve heavy soil with compost and sharp sand or grit.

3. Plant the bulbs
Plant bulbs 6–8" deep and 4–6" apart.
Pointed tip faces upward.
Water well after planting to settle soil.

4. Growing on & care

• Watering: Little water is needed over winter. In spring, keep soil lightly moist during active growth and bloom.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when shoots emerge in spring.

• Mulching: A light mulch layer protects bulbs from winter temperature swings.

5. Bloom time
Tulips bloom from early to late spring depending on the variety.
Flowers range from classic single cups to fringed, peony-flowered, or parrot styles, in nearly every color.

6. After flowering
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed formation.
Leave foliage intact until it yellows and withers — this allows the bulb to recharge.
In many climates, tulips perform best as annuals — replant fresh bulbs each fall for the strongest displays.
In well-drained soil, some perennialize and return for several years.

Tips for Success

• Plant in groups of 10+ for the best impact.

• Combine early, mid, and late-season varieties for weeks of continuous bloom.

• Tulips are excellent in containers — layer with other spring bulbs for a “bulb lasagna” effect.

• Protect from rodents by lining planting holes with chicken wire or using bulb cages.