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 3–8Climate Temperate

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') — Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' enchants with its near-black, satin-like petals

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') — 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') — With its dramatic color, it creates stunning contrast when paired with lighter blooms

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') — The Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' stands as an enchanting and luxurious selection for any landscape

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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') — Tulipa 'Queen of the Night' enchants with its near-black, satin-like petals

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') — 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') — With its dramatic color, it creates stunning contrast when paired with lighter blooms

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') — 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') — velvety maroon blossoms that can appear nearly black in certain lights

Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — This striking tulip variety typically reaches a height of about 20 to 24 inches

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') — the 'Queen of the Night' unveils its sumptuous flowers in May

Queen Of The Night Tulip (Tulipa 'Queen Of The Night') — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8, favoring well-drained soil and a full sun to partial shade

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') — 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') — bulbs should be planted in the fall

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') — allowing for adequate root expansion and healthy development.<br><br>Maintenance is minimal

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') — but avoiding over-saturation to prevent bulb rot

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') — 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') — potentially increasing its longevity

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') — bulb for full or half

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