The Tulip bulbs Triumph Black are bulbs of a Triumph tulip with velvety flowers in a deep dark purple. Despite the name the flowers are not truly black, although they come close in low light. They grow to around 45 centimetres tall. Triumph tulips are among the sturdiest tulip groups and stay nicely upright in wind and rain.

The bulbs are size 11/12 and each produce one generous flower. They look lovely in the border, in a planter or in a pot on the patio. With 12 bulbs you fill a pot of about 35 centimetres, with 24 bulbs a spot in the border. With 48 or 96 bulbs you can plant a whole bed; allow 50 to 70 bulbs per square metre. Combine them with white, pink or orange tulip bulbs that flower at the same time; next to a light colour the dark purple shows best. You will find more greenery for outdoors among our outdoor plants.

When should you plant the Tulip bulbs Triumph Black?

The best time to plant the Tulip bulbs Triumph Black is from mid-October to the end of November, once the soil has cooled to below 10 °C. The bulbs will then still form roots before winter without sprouting too early. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can plant until December. The bulbs need the winter cold to flower in April and May, so do not plant them in spring.

When do the Tulip bulbs Triumph Black flower?

The Tulip bulbs Triumph Black flower in April and May, in the middle of the tulip season. Each flower stays beautiful for about two to three weeks. In a pot in a warm spot they often flower a week earlier, after a cold spring a little later. If you let the foliage die back after flowering, they will return next spring.

Care and tips Tulip bulbs Triumph Black

Plant the bulbs pointed end up, about 12 to 15 centimetres deep and 8 to 10 centimetres apart. Tulips like well-drained soil; if your garden stays wet, mix some sand into the soil. In a pot, give them a drainage layer of gravel or clay pebbles; among our outdoor pots and baskets you will find a suitable model. For the vase, cut the stems when the buds are just showing colour, leaving as much foliage on the plant as possible. After flowering, only cut off the spent flower and leave the foliage until it turns yellow, so the bulb stores food for next year. A little bulb fertiliser in autumn or early spring is enough.

Water needs of the Tulip bulbs Triumph Black

In open ground the bulbs need little water. Only water after planting if the autumn is very dry. In a pot, water about once a week in spring as soon as the leaves appear. Never leave water standing in the saucer, because bulbs in wet soil will rot.

Light needs of the Tulip bulbs Triumph Black

Give them a sunny spot with at least six hours of sun a day. In full sun the stems stay strong and the flowers get their deepest colour. In partial shade they flower too, but with slightly longer stems and less abundantly.

Are the Tulip bulbs Triumph Black toxic?

The Tulip bulbs Triumph Black are mildly toxic if ingested, especially the bulb itself. Keep them out of reach of pets and young children. The sap can irritate sensitive skin, so wear garden gloves when planting.

How will my Tulip bulbs Triumph Black be shipped?

Your bulbs are carefully packed and shipped. That way they arrive safely and fresh from the grower.