Tulip - Queen of Night
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, dark floral accents in spring.
The Tulip Queen of Night offers a captivating display with its magnificent, deep, dark maroon-purple blooms, living up to its regal name. This stunning variety shines beautifully in the late spring sunlight, growing impressively tall up to 30 inches. It's excellent for adding drama to garden beds, borders, or containers, and pairs perfectly with lighter-colored flowers for visual impact. You will receive 10 Tulip Bulbs, ready to bring elegance to your landscape.
$8.98
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Category Rank
608
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#608 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Includes
10
/ Tulip Bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, moody color palettes
- Landscape planners wanting to extend the spring bloom season
- Floral designers creating sophisticated, long-lasting indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or rodent populations
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that return year after year
- Perfectionists requiring consistent color accuracy in bright, direct sunlight
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
The deep, near-black hue creates unmatched drama in any garden setting.
Structural Height
Reaching 30 inches, these tulips provide excellent verticality for layered borders.
Arrangement Versatility
Sturdy stems make these an ideal choice for elegant cut flower displays.
Planting Ease
Standard fall planting requirements make these accessible for most home gardeners.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance across zones 3 through 8 ensures broad regional success.
Growth Assurance
The comprehensive grow guarantee provides significant peace of mind for buyers.
Key Specs
Includes
10 Tulip Bulbs
Planting Depth
6-7 inches
Spacing
4-5 inches apart
Planting Season
Fall
Bloom Season
Late Spring
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Mature Height
30 inches
Features
- Deep, dark maroon-purple flower color
- Grows up to 30 inches tall
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Ideal for beds, borders, and containers
- Covered by a 100% Grow Guarantee
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Queen of Night' tulip for its dramatic, sophisticated aesthetic. The deep, velvety near-black color is the main attraction, creating a high-impact contrast in spring gardens. Reviewers confirm the blooms match the catalog description, often making this variety the centerpiece of their displays. A key theme is the excellent quality of the bulbs received; they are consistently described as large, firm, and healthy, leading to high sprouting and blooming success. This reliability reinforces the supplier's strong reputation. The consensus is that this dark tulip offers spectacular garden performance and is a highly recommended purchase for all gardeners seeking unique visual appeal.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall, before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish roots during the cooler months so they are ready to bloom in late spring.
Yes, Queen of Night tulips perform beautifully in containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is deep enough to accommodate the 6-7 inch planting depth.
To reach their maximum height, these tulips require a location with full sun. Planting them at the recommended depth of 6-7 inches and spacing them 4-5 inches apart will also help ensure they have the space and stability to grow properly.
Absolutely. Their tall, sturdy stems and dramatic, deep maroon-purple color make them an excellent choice for fresh-cut floral displays.
These tulips are hardy in zones 3-8. If you live within these zones, the bulbs are designed to withstand the winter temperatures and return for the spring bloom.
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