Queen of Night is a Single Late Tulip that brings theatrical drama to spring gardens with its deep, nearly black burgundy petals that seem to absorb light itself. Growing 21 to 24 inches tall with a slender, elegant habit, this tulip blooms from April through May in zones 3 to 8, delivering flowers that command attention whether in the garden or in a vase. Its showy blooms are prized for cutting, making it as valuable to flower arrangers as to landscape designers seeking a bold vertical accent.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-8
24in H x 6in W
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The nearly black flowers of Queen of Night stop people mid-stride; there's nothing quite like the depth of color this variety achieves. It reaches 21 to 24 inches tall, giving it real presence in spring borders, and the flowers hold their form beautifully when cut for arrangements. The bulbs tolerate black walnut, an uncommon trait that opens up planting possibilities in many yards, and they thrive in the cool, dry conditions that many gardeners can naturally provide.
Queen of Night excels as a cut flower, where its dramatic dark petals add sophistication to spring arrangements. In the garden, it functions best as an annual display, planted each fall for a single brilliant season of color. Its height and striking appearance make it particularly suited to cutting gardens and formal spring borders where its theatrical quality can be fully appreciated.
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Plant bulbs directly outdoors in fall, 4 to 6 inches deep and spaced 2 to 5 inches apart, in full sun and well-drained soil. Planting depth should be reduced slightly if your soil is heavy clay.
Cut flowers in early morning when petals are fully open but still crisp. Hold the stem just above the base and pull gently or cut with a sharp knife. Flowers are at their peak when the cup-shaped bloom has fully unfurled.
Remove spent flower stems promptly after blooming ends to maintain plant appearance and redirect energy. Avoid cutting back foliage until it fully yellows and dies back naturally, as the leaves feed the bulb for next season.
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