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Queen of Night
Single Late
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Single Late
- Height × spread: 22–26 in (55–65 cm) × 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
- Bloom window: late spring
- Color & flower form: very deep maroon‑purple; single cup
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 3 to 8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Cut‑flower notes: sturdy stems; about 5–7 days in vase when conditioned; up to a week if cut at first color
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Near‑black bloom color deeper than typical tulips.
- Later flowering than many Triumph and Darwin Hybrids.
- Taller stems than many double tulips.
- Non‑fragrant compared with scented cultivars.
Strengths
- Dramatic contrast color.
- Good cutting quality when conditioned.
- Consistent late‑season display.
Care in one minute
Full sun; light afternoon shade in hot climates.
Fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline, well‑drained soil.
Plant 6–8 in deep and 4–6 in apart; water to settle.
Feed lightly at planting and as shoots emerge.
Deadhead after bloom; allow foliage to yellow before lifting.
Zones 8–10: pre‑chill bulbs 12–14 weeks; grow as annuals.
Watch‑outs
- Color appears more purple in strong sun.
- Perennializing is unreliable in warm or wet summers.
- Susceptible to tulip fire in prolonged wet springs.
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Long‑cultivated Single Late selection noted for near‑black color.
Recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society with the Award of Garden Merit.
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden – Plant Finder: Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’
- ASPCA – Tulip (Tulipa spp.) toxicity to pets:
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