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Tulipa 'Queen Of Night'
(Tulip 'Queen Of Night')

Family - Liliaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Year of Introduction - 1944
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 50cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Single Late Tulip

A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape. Single cup-shaped flowers are a deep shade of burgundy-purple (nearly black). The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in late spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

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Flower:

Single cup-shaped flowers are deep burgundy-purple (nearly black). The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in May.

Flower colour: Burgundy

Flower shape: Cup-shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: May

Foliage:

Grey-green to mid-green leaves are broadly ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a waxy texture. The leaves are held at the base of the stems with some leaves Alternately arranged on the stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Broadly ovate to lanceolate

Propagation:

Division (separation) of offsets.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Plant in a position that is sheltered from strong wind.