Tulip 'Queen Of Night', Single Late Tulip 'Queen Of Night', Single Late Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
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!
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
How many Tulipa ‘Queen Of Night’ (Single Late Tulip) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Tulipa ‘Queen Of Night’ (Single Late Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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