Features of the Queen of the Night tulip bulb:

The color of the flower of the Queen of the Night tulip bulb is very dark purple/red, almost black. The heart is also black as are the stamens. Only the pistil has a light color. The not so large flower stands on a long stem of 50 to 60 cm.

The Queen o/t Night tulip bulb belongs to the Triumph tulips. This is by far the most important group of tulips. They are created by crossing ankle-early tulips and single-late tulips. Characteristic of this group are the sturdy stems and an exceptionally beautiful flower shape. There are many cultivars available in all possible colors. They are semi-high tulips (up to 50 cm). They are excellent cut flowers with a long vase life. All cultivars are also good to use in the garden.

The best planting time for Queen o/t Night tulip bulbs are the months of October and November. The tulip bulb needs some time to form roots before the first frost comes. If you plant the tulip bulbs before October, there is a risk of frost damage because the tulips will emerge too early in the spring. The planting depth is 3 times the height of the bulb. In order to bloom in the spring, a tulip bulb needs the indispensable winter. So a cold period, which should last at least 9 weeks with a temperature below 10 degrees Celsius. Tulip bulbs are best planted in well-loosened, not too wet soil. If they are too wet, the bulbs will rot and there will be no flower. They do well in sun or partial shade. Plant tall tulips in a place where they are protected from strong winds to prevent blowing over. You can plant the tulip bulbs in groups or scatter the tulip bulbs and plant them where they fell. The latter gives a natural effect.

The Queen o/t Night tulip bulbs do well in a pot or container.