Tulip 'Triumph Black' – 48 flower bulbs (bulb size 11/12)

Plant these 48 'Triumph Black' tulip bulbs between October and December, and you will enjoy dark purple flowers from April to May. Tulips are the quintessential spring flowers of the Netherlands: one bulb produces one sturdy stem with a large, colourful flower. Suitable for borders, window boxes, pots on the patio and as cut flowers in a vase. The bulbs are size 11/12: the circumference of the bulb in centimetres. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Tulipa 'Triumph Black'
• Quantity: 48 bulbs
• Bulb size: 11/12
• Flower colour: dark purple
• Flowering period: April–May
• Planting time: October to December
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 10 cm (enough for a group of approximately 70 × 70 cm)
• Location: sun
• Winter hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs, especially the bulb

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 10–15 cm deep with the point facing upwards, in well-drained soil. Only plant tulips once the soil has cooled, usually from mid-October onwards. This reduces the risk of tulip fire, a fungus that thrives in warm soil. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.