Black tulip – 280 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/11)

These 280 Black Tulip flower bulbs will add colour to your garden or patio from April through May, with blooms ranging from dark purple to almost black. Tulips are the quintessential spring flowers of the Netherlands: one bulb produces one sturdy stem with a large, colourful flower. Use them in borders, planters, pots on the patio, and as cut flowers in a vase. Bulb size 10/11 indicates the circumference of the bulbs in centimetres; a larger bulb contains more energy reserves for flowering.

Features

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Tulipa 'Black'
• Quantity: 280 bulbs
• Bulb size: 10/11
• Flower colour: dark purple to almost black
• Flowering period: April–May
• Planting time: October to December
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Planting distance: approx. 10 cm (enough for about 3 m²)
• 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 pointed end facing up, 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. Also check out our range of potting soil & tools to help you plant your bulbs properly.