• Eventual height: 0.6m
  • Eventual spread: 0.1m

Tulipa 'Queen of Night'

single late tulip bulbs

Perfect for pollinators
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general purpose potting compost for containers
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Bulb size: 11/12


With its rich, sumptuous colouring, wonderful form and ability to withstand inclement weather, this sensational tulip really packs a punch in the late spring garden. An iconic variety, Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’ consistently tops the wish-lists of keen gardeners' and clued up designers', who seek it out for its marvellous goblet or cup-shaped blooms that crown sturdy, 60cm tall stems. The flowers of this award-winning Single Late tulip are a sultry mix of rich purple, plum and deep mahogany, and as each petal is overlaid with a satin-like sheen, it creates a soft lustre in certain lights. Immediately adding depth and drama to the colour palette, it will transform wishy-washy to wonderful when teamed with softer shades, and it also looks stunning when planted en-masse.

Easy to grow and often coming back year after year, this award-winning (RHS AGM) tulip is invaluable for adding colour and impact to borders or pots throughout May, and the flowers can also last a week or more in a vase if they’re cut when the buds start to flush with colour.

Single Late tulips

Topping long and strong stems, the generously sized, classically shaped flowers of this group stand up well to wind and rain, so they’re perfect for creating spectacular and impactful displays in both town or more exposed country gardens.

Goes well with pairings

Incredibly adaptable and versatile, ‘Queen of Night’ tulip is a wonderful mixer. Plant the bulbs amongst ornamental grasses to add some early colour, team them with early-flowering, perennials such as Euphorbia × martini or Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low', or create abundant bedding displays in borders or pots by pairing them with wallflowers.x


  • Garden care:
    Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire. Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.

    In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
    • Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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