🌷 Tulip 'Queen of Night' (6 bulbs) – The dark elegance of spring! ✨Submitted by Van Noort
Add a touch of mystery and sophistication to your arrangements with the 'Queen of Night' tulip , a triumphant tulip with an almost black color , a very dark and velvety purple . World-renowned for its unique and dramatic appearance, it is perfect for sophisticated beds , monochrome compositions or contrasting bouquets .
It flowers late, between April and May, and creates a strong visual impact, whether planted alone or in contrast with lighter shades. Hardy, reliable and elegant, it grows in full sun , in well-drained soil , and returns faithfully every year.
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height: 45 to 55 cm (18" to 22")
☀️ 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: 6 bulbs
🌿 Planting and growing the 'Queen of Night' tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for contrasting beds , modern borders and stylish gardens .
✔️ In a pot: Superb in elegant containers , for chic terraces and contemporary balconies.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth: 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing: 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering: Light after planting, then moderate during flowering.
💡 Tip: Pair it with white , pale pink , golden yellow or even parrot tulips for a sensational contrast effect.
🌿 Care of the 'Queen of Night' Tulip
💦 Watering: Moderate, without excess
🌱 Fertilizer: Add a bulb fertilizer in the fall to support generous flowering
✂️ Pruning: Allow the foliage to turn completely yellow before removing it.
❄️ Wintering: No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the 'Queen of Night' Tulip?
✅ Very dark plum color , almost black
✅ Ideal for elegant gardens , contrasting flowerbeds and refined bouquets
✅ Late flowering , perfect for ending the season in style
✅ Rustic, stable and remarkable
✨ Add mystery, depth and character to your garden with the Tulip 'Queen of Night' , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with pastel or bright tulips for a contrasting and ultra-stylish spring ! 😊
