Tulipa Black Hero Bulbs
£3.00
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notes
With peony like flowers in a dark purple hue, Tulip Black Hero adds a dramatic flourish to the border. Bred from the highly acclaimed Tulip Queen of Night, this tulip shares the same glossy midnight-coloured petals but as a double bloom, its extra petals add impact, and have the benefit of being slightly fragrant.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 5 bulbs / 25 bulbs
- Height and Spread: up to 60cm (1ft 11in) x W: 10cm (4in)
Features
notes
With peony like flowers in a dark purple hue, Tulip Black Hero adds a dramatic flourish to the border. Bred from the highly acclaimed Tulip Queen of Night, this tulip shares the same glossy midnight-coloured petals but as a double bloom, its extra petals add impact, and have the benefit of being slightly fragrant.
Insights
In a contemporary setting, this tulip adds elegance and sophistication, but it works equally well in a cottage garden by acting as a foil for other plants and looks striking when framing a pathway or planted in pots.
Details
Flowers: April - May
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn (October onwards), 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart
- Protect from excessive wet and strong winds
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade but allow leaves to die back naturally
Scent
Subtle
Glossary