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Tulipa ‘Black Hero’ (Double Late Tulip)

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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!

  • Growing up to 24 inches tall (60 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other flowering bulbs.
  • Since the flowers can be damaged in extreme weather conditions (rain and wind), it is advisable to plant them in a sheltered location.
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers areas with cool winters and warm dry summers.
  • Easy to grow, this tulip is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, and containers. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs) or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. Excellent as cut flowers!
  • To be planted in fall.
  • All parts may cause severe discomfort following ingestion and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

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.

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
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
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Tulipa Blue Heron, Tulip 'Blue Heron', Fringed Tulip 'Blue Heron', Fringed Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers,Tulipe Blue Heron, Purple Tulips, Tulipes Dentelles
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Tulipa Blue Diamond,Tulip 'Blue Diamond', Double Late Tulip 'Blue Diamond', Double Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers,Tulipe Blue Diamond, Double Late Tulip, Purple Tulip
Tulipa 'Angelique', Tulip 'Angelique', Double Late Tulip 'Angelique', Double Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Pink Tulip, Double Late Tulip
Tulip 'Renown', Single Late Tulip 'Renown', Single Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Pink Tulip
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Tulipa Shirley, Tulip 'Shirley', Triumph Tulip 'Shirley', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, White tulip, Purple Tulip
Tulipa Queen of Night, Tulip 'Queen Of Night', Single Late Tulip 'Queen Of Night', Single Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Queen of Night, AGM Tulips, Black tulips, bulb combination
Tulipa Arabian Mystery, Tulip 'Arabian Mystery', Triumph Tulip 'Arabian Mystery', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Arabian Mystery, Triumph Tulip, Mid Season Tulip, Late Season Tulip, purple Tulip, bicolored Tulip
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
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
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