• Close-up of dark purple tulips with green leaves and purple nachtwatch tulips in the background.
  • Close-up of deep purple nachtwatch tulips with green stems and leaves.
  • Close-up of red and orange nachtwatch tulips with green leaves in the background
  • Tulip bulbs next to a clay pot on a wooden surface.
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Tulip Bulbs - Nachtwatch

Unique coloring and highlights reminiscent of Rembrandt’s work

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About the Variety

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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 'Nachtwacht'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Early Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 14 to 20 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • Rembrandt

COLOR

  • Red

Rich, painterly blooms define Nachtwacht (Night Watch) Tulips, a dramatic double late variety inspired by Rembrandt’s masterpiece. Deep maroon and plum petals are layered with striking ivory and coppery highlights, creating a bold, brushstroke-like effect. Fully double and peony-flowered, be sure to look up this painting to see the resemblance for yourself!

  • • Fully double, peony-style blooms in deep maroon and plum tones
  • • Late-season flowering with bold, dramatic presence
  • • Brings depth, artistic flair, and a conversation to the garden

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 5 to 6 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 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

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Tulip Bulbs - Nachtwatch

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Tulip Bulbs - Nachtwatch FAQs

What type of bulb is Nachtwatch Tulip grown from?

Nachtwatch Tulip is grown from a bulb.

How big will the blooms on Nachtwatch Tulip get?

The blooms on Nachtwatch Tulip grow 4 inches.

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