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Tulipa ‘Queen Of Night’ (Single Late Tulip)

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Extremely popular and considered one of the top ten prettiest deep purple cultivars, award-winning Tulip ‘Queen of Night’, to this day, is still considered the blackest tulip ever bred. It presents impressive, velvety dark maroon or mahogany blossoms, depending on the light. In the shadows, the flower can appear to be pitch black. Wherever it is planted, be prepared for a dramatic show! Blooming in late spring, this acclaimed member of the Single Late Tulips group enjoys a sturdy, long stem that will withstand wind and rain!

  • Growing up to 24-26 inches tall (60-65 cm), this tulip creates dazzling harmonies with other late-season flowering bulbs.
  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • 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.

Single late Tulips include cup- or goblet-shaped flowers and are among the tallest tulips with the Darwin Tulips with a height ranging from 22 to 30 in. (55 to 75 cm) on sturdy stems. Single late tulips can be found in almost any color related to tulips, including some extremely unusual bicolored varieties. Blooming in late spring, Single late tulips make first-class cut flowers.

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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 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
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, Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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Tulipa 'Mango Charm',Tulip 'Mango Charm', Triumph Tulip 'Mango Charm', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Orange Tulip, Bicolor Tulip, Apricot Tulip
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Tulipa Royal Virgin,Tulip 'Royal Virgin', Triumph Tulip 'Royal Virgin', Triumph Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Royal Virgin, White Tulips, Tulipes Triomphe,Creamy tulips, Mid spring tulips
Tulipa 'Cool Crystal', Tulip 'Cool Crystal', Fringed Tulip 'Queensland', Fringed Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, pink Tulips, Tulipes Dentelle
Tulipa 'Negrita Double',Tulip 'Negrita Double', Double Late Tulip 'Negrita Double', Double Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Tulipe Abigail, Purple Tulips, Late spring tulips, Tulipes Doubles Tardives

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Tulipa 'Dordogne' , Tulip 'Dordogne', Single Late Tulip 'Dordogne', Single Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Pink Tulip, Orange Tulip, Single Late Tulip, French Tulip
Tulipa 'Spring Green' , Tulip 'Spring Green', Viridiflora Tulip 'Spring Green', Viridiflora Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, White tulips, late spring tulip, late season tulip
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Tulipa 'Menton', Tulip 'Menton', Single Late Tulip 'Menton', Single Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers, Pink Tulip, Orange Tulip, Single Late Tulip, French Tulip
Tulipa Ballerina, Tulip 'Ballerina', Lily-Flowered Tulip Ballerina', Lily-Flowering Tulip 'Ballerina', Lily-Flowered Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers,Tulipe Ballerina, Orange Tulip, Lily-flowered tulip
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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 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
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, Plant of Merit, Showy
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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