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Tulip Bulbs - Black Hero

Rich, deep maroon blooms are the rarest colors of all tulips

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tulipa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Double
  • Peony-Flowered

COLOR

  • Black
  • Purple

If you're looking for drama and elegance in your planting area, you can't miss out on these radiant tulips. The flowers have double petals that appear between an almost-black and a deep, silky maroon. Look for these blooms to show in your garden a little later than other, earlier varieties.

  • Spring Blooming; Thrives in Full Sun and Partial Shade
  • Great Cut Flower with Large, Showy Blooms
  • Fully Double Variety; Perfect for Large Areas or Meadow

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 6 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
10 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 2 Sq. Ft
20 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 4 Sq. Ft
50 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 10 Sq. Ft
100 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 20 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Tulip Planting Guide to learn more.

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Tulip Bulbs - Black Hero

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Tulip Bulbs - Black Hero FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Black Hero Tulip?

The bulbs for Black Hero Tulip measure 12+ cm in circumference, the largest size commercially available for this variety.

What type of bulb is Black Hero Tulip grown from?

Black Hero Tulip is grown from a bulb.

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