Nightwatchman Tulip

🌷 Tulip 'Nightwatchman' (3 bulbs) – Mystery and elegance in the twilight ✨ Offered by Van Noort

Add a touch of depth and mystery to your spring blooms with the 'Nightwatchman' tulip , a late variety with a very dark red , almost black, flower with velvety garnet highlights . 🌒
With its dramatic style , it fits perfectly into contrasting beds , contemporary pots or bouquets with character .
Its good growth , its simple but majestic form and its late flowering make it a favorite of gardeners in search of sophistication.

🌱 Variety characteristics

📏 Height: 40 to 50 cm (16" to 20")
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌡 Hardiness: Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance: Medium
💧 Water requirements: Low to moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil: Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity: 3 bulbs

🌷 Planting and growing the 'Nightwatchman' Tulip

🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.

🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for contrasting beds, graphic-style gardens or artistic displays.
✔️ In a pot: Perfect for simple and elegant containers on balconies or terraces.

🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate during flowering.

💡 Gardener's tip: Pair it with white, cream, or pale pink tulips for a striking and poetic contrast effect.

🌿 Care of the 'Nightwatchman' Tulip

💦 Watering: Moderate, without excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add bulb fertilizer in the fall
✂️ Pruning: Remove the foliage once it has completely yellowed.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, the bulbs are hardy

💡 Why choose the 'Nightwatchman' Tulip?

✅ Velvety dark red flower , almost black garnet reflections
✅ Perfect for dark flowerbeds , elegant pots and contrasting bouquets
✅ Late flowering , remarkable intensity and persistence
✅ Rustic, dramatic and full of mystery

✨ Add a striking contrast to your landscaping with the 'Nightwatchman' tulip , offered by Van Noort! ✨

🌿 Combine with pastel or white varieties for a garden rich in contrast and emotion. 😊