Experience the elegant drama of Queen of Night tulips! Grown in optimal zones, these velvety bulbs produce deep, dark purple blooms. Pack of 10 bulbs.
TULIP QUEEN of NIGHT Elegant Drama, Shades of Deep, Dark Purple Almost Black, Velvety Tulip
Tulip Queen of Night (Tulipa 'Queen of Night') is a truly stunning and dramatic tulip. It produces large, velvety, deep purple flowers that are almost black in color. The flowers are typically 4-6 inches across and have a classic cup shape. They bloom on sturdy stems that can grow up to 24 inches tall. The leaves are dark green and strap-shaped.
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Tulip Queen of Night is hardy in zones 3-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but it does prefer well-drained soil.
To plant Tulip Queen of Night, dig a hole that is twice as wide as the bulb and just as deep. Place the bulb in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping it down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly.
Tulip Queen of Night is very low-maintenance and only requires occasional watering and fertilizing. It is also relatively resistant to pests and diseases.
To fertilize Tulip Queen of Night, apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring. You can also apply a layer of compost or mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Tulip Queen of Night is a beautiful addition to any garden. It can be planted in beds, borders, or containers. It is also a popular choice for mass plantings.
Here are some tips for growing Tulip Queen of Night:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Well-drained soil is preferred.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage new growth.
- Deadhead the flowers after blooming to prevent seed formation.
- Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removing it.
Tulip Queen of Night is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that will add years of enjoyment to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
