Image by Rebecca Joy
The closest breeders have come to creating a black tulip is ‘Queen of the Night’. Of course, it isn’t really black at all: it’s a deep, lustrous purple, but that’s just as well, because black plants have a funny habit of making your border look full of holes from a distance.
Vital stats:
Location:
A well-drained soil, not too heavy.
Light:
Full sun
When to plant:
November
What can I expect from this plant?
Height: 2ft
Spread: 15cm
Flowers: Late April
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