Black tulip – 140 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/11)

Plant these 140 Black tulip bulbs between October and December, and from April to May you will enjoy flowers 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. Suitable for borders, flower boxes, pots on the patio and as cut flowers in the vase. Bulb size 10/11 indicates how many centimetres the bulbs measure around; a larger bulb contains more reserves for flowering.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Tulipa 'Black'
• Quantity: 140 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 approximately 1.5 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 tip pointing upwards, in well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs with the tip pointing upwards in groups of at least ten; this will give you a full, natural display of flowers instead of individual stems. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.