High Country Gardens
Queen Of The Night Single Late Tulip
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, dark blooms in late spring.
The Queen of the Night Tulip offers a dramatic, velvety bloom in a deep maroon-purple hue, appearing almost black. This award-winning single late-blooming variety reaches 20 to 24 inches tall, providing intense color for borders or mass plantings. It also yields excellent cut flowers. For best results, plant these bulbs in the fall in well-drained, compost-enriched soil under full sun. Allow foliage to fade naturally after blooming to ensure strong performance in subsequent seasons.
$11.24
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3091
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Bloom Time
Late spring
/ Late spring
Who it's for
- Floral designers looking for elegant, long-lasting cut flowers
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, sophisticated floral displays
- Landscape planners wanting to extend the spring blooming season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in areas with high squirrel or vole populations
- Homeowners expecting reliable, low-maintenance perennial re-blooming
- Gardeners with planting sites exposed to harsh afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep, near-black velvet petals create a striking focal point in gardens.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and dramatic color make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range allows for successful growth across most temperate zones.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts bees to the garden during the late spring season.
Naturalization Potential
Bulbs establish well and return consistently with proper post-bloom care.
Key Specs
Bloom Time
Late spring
Mature Height
20-24 inches
Mature Spread
4-6 inches
Bulb Spacing
11.43 cm
Flower Bulb Size
12+ cm
Planting Depth
12.7 cm
Hardiness Zones
2-8
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Features
- Produces the darkest black tulip available
- Ideal for cut flowers
- Naturalizes well for returning blooms
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Suitable for small spaces
- Attracts unique pollinators
- Extends late spring color
- Upright growth habit
What customers say
The deep, velvety color of the Queen Of The Night tulip is the consistent highlight, earning high marks for its dramatic design impact in the late spring landscape. Customers frequently mention the superior quality and size of the bulbs provided by High Country Gardens, which translates directly into reliable, strong blooming performance year after year. This dependable return makes them a highly valued investment for sophisticated garden planning.
Know before you buy
While no tulip is perfectly black, the Queen of the Night is widely considered the darkest variety available. Its petals feature a deep, velvety maroon-purple hue that appears nearly black in most lighting conditions.
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish their root systems during the cooler months, ensuring they are ready to bloom in late spring.
Yes, these are perennial bulbs that naturalize well. To encourage them to return, it is important to let the foliage fade and turn yellow naturally after blooming, as this allows the bulb to store energy for the following season.
For optimal growth, plant the bulbs at a depth of 12.7 cm (5 inches) in well-drained, compost-enriched soil. Ensure they are spaced approximately 11.43 cm (4.5 inches) apart to give them enough room to thrive.
Absolutely. Their tall, upright stems and dramatic color make them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements, providing a sophisticated and moody aesthetic.
These tulips are hardy in zones 2-8 and do not require special winter protection. Once planted in the fall, they are low-maintenance and will remain dormant underground until they emerge in the spring.
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