Black Triumph Tulip (Black Tulip) — Bulbs size 11/12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should you plant black tulip bulbs? Plant them from October to December, once the soil has cooled, 15 cm deep, for blooms in April.
Which flowers pair well with the black tulip? It stands out best next to white flowers like Thalia daffodils, pink flowers, or blue flowers like muscari, against a light-colored background.
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CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🖤 Deep purple flowers, almost black • ✨ Satin-finish petals • 🌿 Sturdy stems 40 to 50 cm tall • 🌤️ Blooms in April • 💐 Beautiful in a bouquet • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulb size 11/12
The Black Triumph tulip is one of the garden’s most striking tulips: in April, its cup-shaped flowers, so deep purple they look black, open on upright stems 40 to 50 cm tall, with satin-finish petals that take on plum tones in the sun. It is a European horticultural selection (the Netherlands) from the Triumph tulip group, known for its sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms.
Planted alone in a large pot or mixed with white or pink flowers, it adds a sought-after dark, elegant touch. Among our flower bulbs, it’s the tulip for contemporary flower beds and refined bouquets.
Which tulip should you choose?
- Black Triumph tulip (this plant) — a single colour, almost-black purple, 40 to 50 cm tall, blooming in April. For a graphic look and elegant pairings.
- Darwin tulips mix — red, yellow, pink and orange, 50 to 60 cm tall, with large flowers up to 10 cm across in April-May. For a colourful, cheerful flower bed.
They both bloom at the same time: a few black tulips among the Darwin mix bring out all the colours.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Tulips make the biggest impact when planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot with a diameter of 30 cm.
- 12 bulbs: a large pot on a terrace, or a small group in a flower bed.
- 24 bulbs: two large pots, or about 0.5 m² in the ground.
- 48 bulbs: about 1 m², for a dark and elegant flower bed.
- 96 bulbs: about 2 m², for a spectacular border or tulips to cut throughout April.
The larger the lot, the lower the price per bulb: the 96-bulb lot costs less than half as much per bulb as the 12-bulb lot.
Planting & placement
Tulips are planted from October to December, when the soil has cooled, for blooms in April.
- Exposure: full sun; the light makes the satin sheen of the petals glow and reveals their plum-colored highlights.
- Depth: 15 cm, pointed end up.
- Spacing: 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.
- Soil type: well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed.
Plant it in front of a light-colored backdrop (a white wall, silver foliage, or golden grasses): its dark color stands out much better than beside a dark hedge.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a well-draining potting mix, as explained in our guide to growing media and potting mixes, and water when it is dry on the surface.
- Watering: sparingly — when planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds form.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.
- Spent flowers: cut the flower below the head as soon as it loses its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.
- After flowering: leave the foliage in place to yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb’s reserves.
In pots, bulbs become depleted more quickly: replant them in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its dark color pairs well with white, pink, and purple, in flower beds and on a sunny balcony, as shown in our guide to plants for sunny balconies.
- For a black-and-white contrast, plant it with ‘Thalia’ daffodil — they bloom together in April, and the pure white brings out the depth of the purple.
- For a carpet at its feet, add Armenian grape hyacinth — its vivid blue clusters brighten the base of the tulips.
- To extend the display in purple tones, pair it with Allium 'Purple Sensation' — its purple globes take over in May.
- For a patio version, plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the white Elho Greenville Round pot in Ø30 cm — the white highlights the almost-black color of the flowers.
In a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom at 15 cm deep, muscari above at 7 cm, for a blue then black pot from March to late April.
Verdeia tips
- Wait until the soil cools: Ideally, plant from late October onward. In still-warm soil, tulip bulbs are more susceptible to disease.
- Cut them while still in bud for the vase: Pick tulips in the morning, when the bud has taken on color but is still closed. With white or pink flowers, they make a very chic bouquet, as shown in our ideas for plants to give as gifts.
- Add a few bulbs each fall: Tulips flower again, but their flowers get smaller over the years. A few new bulbs each year keep the flower bed full.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Tulipa Triumph, dark purple
- Common name: Black tulip, Triumph tulip
- Family: Liliaceae
- Origin: Horticultural selection from Europe (Netherlands)
- Delivery: Dry bulbs, size 11/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 12, 24, 48, or 96
- Height in flower: 40 to 50 cm
- Flowering: April, dark purple, almost black cup-shaped flowers
- Planting: October to December, 15 cm deep
- Exposure: Full sun
- Watering: Low
- Hardiness: Down to -25 °C
- Soil type: Well-drained
- Cycle: Perennial, flowers again for a few years
- Care: Very easy
- Toxicity: Toxic if ingested by pets and children
- Decorative style: Contemporary / Spring garden / Bouquet
Each bulb is unique: the shade of purple and flowering date naturally vary depending on the soil, exposure, and climate.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
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