• Species
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–8
  • Red
  • Single

Little Beauty

Tulipa Little Beauty

Perennial species tulip in red, blue, and white, blooming in late spring. Species-class miniature tulip with cherry-red petals around a blue center edged in white. USDA zones 4–8.

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A Little Beauty tulip flower up close on the plant
A Little Beauty tulip flower up close on the plant

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Little Beauty tulip plants in bloom in a garden
Little Beauty tulip plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Species Single
Colors
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White
Bicolor
Blooms
Late spring
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
4 in (10 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Tulipa humilis

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Miniature tulip listed by John Scheepers in its species tulip class.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • DutchGrownBulbs

    500

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    $0.27Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • John ScheepersBulbs

    25 bulbs

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    $9.25Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sBulbs

    Pack size not listed

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    $11.69Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Little Beauty tulip flower up close on the plant
    A Little Beauty tulip flower up close on the plant
  • Little Beauty tulip plants in bloom in a garden
    Little Beauty tulip plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Little Beauty hardy in my zone?

Little Beauty survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Little Beauty need full sun?

Little Beauty grows in full sun.

When does Little Beauty bloom?

Little Beauty blooms in late spring.

Is Little Beauty good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Little Beauty as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.