Illustrative Velvet After Dark tulip collection — vase arrangement
Illustrative Velvet After Dark tulip collection — held bouquet
Illustrative Velvet After Dark tulip collection — flower detail

Three-form tulip collection

Velvet After Dark — Tulip Collection

Deep, almost-black tulips in three distinct flower forms. Queen of Night, Black Hero and Black Parrot make a dramatic coordinated spring display.

VarietiesThree in every size
Bulbs15 in this size
ContentsBulbs for planting

£17.99

Delivery in 2-3 working days. Next day delivery available.

Choose your size

Every size contains Queen of Night, Black Hero and Black Parrot in equal counts.

Bulbs arrive dormant for planting. Flower photographs show the future display.

The complete mix

Three dark tulips. Three different forms.

Each size contains equal numbers of the three varieties. Their flowering times may vary with weather and location.

Queen of Night
Queen of Night Elegant single 5 bulbs in the selected size
Black Hero
Black Hero Full double 5 bulbs in the selected size
Black Parrot
Black Parrot Ruffled parrot 5 bulbs in the selected size

Planting plan

A coordinated display from one simple mix.

Plant the three varieties together in a well-drained container or border. The larger sizes repeat the same mix with more bulbs for a fuller display.

  1. Small5 bulbs of each variety; 15 bulbs total.
  2. Medium10 bulbs of each variety; 30 bulbs total.
  3. Large15 bulbs of each variety; 45 bulbs total.

Before you plant

All three varieties are included in every size. Their exact flowering overlap depends on the season and site. Bulbs are supplied dormant; the photographs show their flowers.

Delivery in 2-3 working days. Next day delivery available.