Tulipa 'Nightmare' ®
- Bulbous plant
- 40-50 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
Almost black tulip with a large flower. New and limited available.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | aubergine, black |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulipa 'Nightmare' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |
