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Queen Of The Night Tulip

Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night'

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Overview

Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' enchants with its near-black, satin-like petals. These intriguing blooms stand atop 24 to 30-inch stems in late spring. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, this tulip prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Space bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart. With its dramatic color, it creates stunning contrast when paired with lighter blooms. Ideal for borders and as a striking cut flower.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type BulbClimate Temperate
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — bulb for full or half
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — making it an elegant standout in any garden settingQueen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — potentially increasing its longevityQueen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — ideally at depths of 6 to 8 inches with 4 to 6 inches between each bulbQueen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' enchants with its near-black, satin-like petalsQueen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — purple flowers in the gardenQueen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, this tulip prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; but avoiding+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — bulb for full or half
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — making it an elegant standout in any garden setting
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — potentially increasing its longevity
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — ideally at depths of 6 to 8 inches with 4 to 6 inches between each bulb
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' enchants with its near-black, satin-like petals
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — purple flowers in the garden
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, this tulip prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil; but avoiding
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — 'Queen of the Night' may return each year with proper care
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — bulb with purple blooms
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Deadheading the spent blooms can encourage the plant's energy to be directed back to the bulb
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Space bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — they perform best when treated as annuals
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Ideal for borders and as a striking cut flower
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, this tulip prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Space bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart; bulb for full or half
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — The Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' stands as an enchanting and luxurious selection for any landscape
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — offering a lush finale to the tulip season
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' enchants with its near-black, satin-like petals; space bulbs 4 to 6 inches
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — These intriguing blooms stand atop 24 to 30-inch stems in late spring; the 'Queen of the Night'
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — These intriguing blooms stand atop 24 to 30-inch stems in late spring
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — requiring occasional watering during dry periods
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — velvety maroon blossoms that can appear nearly black in certain lights
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — but avoiding over-saturation to prevent bulb rot
Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — This striking tulip variety typically reaches a height of about 20 to 24 inches
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