Tulips 'Queen Of Night' - Tulipa 'Queen Of Night' (Care, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Tulips 'Queen Of Night'

Considered the blackest tulips ever cultivated, tulips 'Queen Of Night' is the most uniquely deep-colored variant of the tulip family. This variety has won the Award of Garden Merit for its intense beauty and resistance to weather damage. Tulips 'Queen Of Night' was named after its dark, rich color, ranging from deep mahogany in the sun to pitch black in the shade. It is extremely popular for its interesting appearance among other flowers.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

60 cm

Plant Height

20 cm

Spread

Care Guide for Tulips 'Queen Of Night'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips 'Queen Of Night' requires low water, with one watering after planting typically sufficient. During flowering, maintain moisture but avoid overwatering, especially in small pots. After blooms fade, keep the soil moist until leaves wither. In gardens, rainwater suffices unless extremely dry conditions necessitate extra watering.

Fertilize: For tulips 'Queen Of Night', no fertilizer is needed, as they are typically discarded post-blooming. If soil quality is poor, mix balanced fertilizer or bone meal into the soil during bulb planting.

Pruning: Tulips 'Queen Of Night' features deep, velvety blooms. For healthy growth, remove spent flowers in spring and trim dead foliage after blooming. Prune with sterilized tools to prevent disease, ensuring efficient nutrient redirection to bulbs for vibrant blooms in the next season.

Propagation: Small bulbs form around tulips 'Queen Of Night' and can be collected for planting. In early spring, plant them in soil spaced three times their diameter, cover with 3 cm of soil, and keep moist in a shady spot. After 1-3 years, they’ll be ready for flowering.

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