Queen of Night

Season Overview

Description

The tulip is a flowering plant from the lily family. Tulips are perennial plants and are usually planted in the fall so that they can bloom in the spring. One of the most popular tulip varieties in Europe is Queen of Night. This variety is prized for its unique, dark purple flowers. Depending on the light, the flowers sometimes appear purple, sometimes almost velvety black. This tulip is one of the late-flowering varieties and flowers in late April and into May. It reaches heights of 50-60 cm.

Growing tips

- Protection from rodents: Use wire baskets or place the bulbs in planting baskets to protect them from mice or voles. These animals like to nibble on the bulbs. - Remove withered flowers: Cut off the wilted flowers after flowering so that the plant can sprout new flowers. If you want to obtain seeds, leave the flowers on. However, tulips are traditionally not sown, but tulip bulbs are planted. - Replant after a few years: Tulips often flower more vigorously if they are replanted every few years. They can also be alternated with other plants in flower beds to support soil life and prevent disease.

Details

Germination temperature

10 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

15 cm

Seeding depth

10 cm