Tulip 'Black Hero', Double Late Tulip 'Black Hero', Double Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Fragrant, Tulip ‘Black Hero’ is a fabulous peony-flowered tulip featuring large, bowl-shaped blossoms densely packed with velvety, dark maroon to mahogany petals. In the shadows, the flower can appear to be pitch black. Irresistible! This sport of world-famous Tulip ‘Queen of Night’ is as impressive, except that it displays twice the number of petals. Wherever it is planted, be prepared for a dramatic show! Blooming in late spring, this exquisite tulip is regarded as one of the blackest Double Late Tulips, and it introduces charm and romance to the garden with its multi-petalled flowers!
A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular spring bulbs and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or containers. Grown for their attractive, vibrantly colored flowers, there are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, mostly based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.
Because of their shape, Double Late Tulips are also known as peony-flowered tulips. The flowers, which are always large and double, can easily reach a span of 4 in. across (10 cm). Since the flowers can be damaged in extreme weather conditions (rain and wind), it is advisable to plant them in a sheltered location. Growing up to 12-16 in. tall (30-40 cm) in late spring, Double Late tulips perform exceptionally well in regions having cold winters and late springs. Certain cultivars are suitable for forcing indoors.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Tulipa |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Depth | 7" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Tulipa |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
Depth | 7" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Tulipa ‘Black Hero’ (Double Late Tulip) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Tulipa ‘Black Hero’ (Double Late Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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