Tulip - Double Negrita
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, deep purple spring blooms.
Introduce dramatic depth to your garden with the Double Negrita Tulip. Celebrated as one of the darkest tulips available, its layered petals showcase a rich, dark purple hue, occasionally accented with deep green or black. Blooming from mid to late spring, these flowers reach up to 18 inches tall. They are exceptionally versatile, perfect for garden beds, borders, forcing indoors, or as stunning cut flowers. Hardy in Zones 3-8 and thriving in full sun, this listing includes 10 bulbs ready for fall planting.
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Category Rank
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#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Planting Depth
67
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking bold, sophisticated color palettes
- Flower lovers wanting lush, high-impact floral displays
- Planners looking to prolong their spring garden season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in windy or exposed planting locations
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting reliable perennial returns
- Gardeners dealing with high local rodent populations
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep purple layered petals create a striking focal point in gardens.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across a broad spectrum of climate zones.
Versatility
Equally effective in garden beds, containers, or as cut flowers.
Bloom Longevity
Mid to late spring timing offers a standard, predictable flowering window.
Planting Ease
Standard depth and spacing requirements make installation straightforward for home gardeners.
Sun Requirements
Strict full sun demand limits placement options in shadier garden spots.
Key Specs
Planting Depth
6-7 inches
Spacing
4-5 inches apart
Planting Season
Fall
Bloom Season
Mid to Late Spring
Mature Height
14-18 inches
Spread
4-5 inches
Hardiness Zones
3-8
Includes
10 Tulip Bulbs
Features
- Features double-flowering, rich dark purple blooms
- Blooms reliably mid to late spring
- Reaches a mature height of 14-18 inches
- Hardy and reliable across Zones 3 through 8
- Excellent for borders and cut arrangements
- Requires full sun exposure for best performance
- Deepest dark purple tulip variety available
- Layered petals create a dramatic effect
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Tulip Double Negrita for its dramatic and luxurious design. The core appeal lies in the unique, deep velvety purple color, which offers a striking contrast in garden settings. Reviewers consistently highlight the double characteristic, noting the high petal count creates a lush, peony like bloom that significantly elevates visual impact over standard varieties. The quality of the supplied bulbs is frequently commended, leading to high satisfaction with product health and successful growth. The reliability of the bloom, specifically its color saturation and strong stems, is a major positive factor. Despite minor planting variability reported by a few, the premium, sophisticated look ensures the overall experience remains highly positive for those seeking an impactful spring display.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall, once the soil has cooled down but before the ground freezes. This allows the bulbs to establish a healthy root system before winter dormancy.
Double Negrita tulips require full sun to perform their best. This means they need at least six to eight hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day to produce their signature deep purple color.
Yes, these tulips are excellent for forcing indoors or planting in containers. Ensure your pots have good drainage and are placed in a sunny location to support their growth.
Absolutely. Their sturdy stems and long-lasting, layered petals make them an ideal choice for cut flower arrangements. They add a dramatic, moody aesthetic to any bouquet.
In Zones 3-8, these tulips are hardy and can generally be left in the ground year-round. If you live in a warmer climate or prefer to clear your beds for summer annuals, you can lift and store them, but it is not strictly necessary for their survival.
Plant the bulbs 6 to 7 inches deep to protect them from temperature fluctuations. Space them 4 to 5 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to develop their full, double-flowering blooms.
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