Tulipa 'Black Hero' ®
- Bulbous plant
- 40-50 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
The double variety of tulip 'Queen of Night', almost black. Flowering from mid-April to mid-May, height 50 cm.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | Aubergine, Black, Reddish brown |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulipa 'Black Hero' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Parentage | Sport of: Queen of Night |
| Breeder | J. Beerepoot |
| Origin | Hybrid |
