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

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') — bulb with purple blooms

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') — 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') — Space bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart; bulb for full or half

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

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