Tulip Black Hero

Tulipa

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Dashing, Dark, and Handsome
Opulent layers of midnight maroon petals glisten in the sunlight. In lower light and shadows, Tulip Black Hero dons its cape and appears almost black. The dramatic elegance of this Double Late Tulip will coordinate beautifully with pink, white, and citrus green flowers. Tulip Black Hero is a sport of the stunning heirloom single late-blooming Tulip, circa 1940, Queen of the Night.

Code BTUHR

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Medium 22-24"

Spacing Plant 6" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-7

Soil Type Normal

Sold In Bags of 6

Special Features

  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • OK in Containers

Tulip General Information

Double Late Tulips have extremely large blooms that resemble peonies. Their blossoms can be up to 4" across when fully opened. Ideal choice for rock gardens, beds, borders, and indoor forcing.

Tulip Plant Care

Plant in well drained soil at least 6" deep and 6" apart. Foliage should not be removed until withered as energy is being stored for the next growing season. Stems can be cut back to maintain appearances if desired. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

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Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8,9, 10: Early April

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December