Black Diamond tulip
Tulipa 'Black Diamond'
AGM-RHS 1995
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark purple-red
Garden uses
Notes
'Black Diamond' tulip (Tulipa 'Black Diamond') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. The dark purple-red blooms open from early to late spring. Each flower is reddish brown outside and dahlia purple inside, with purple anthers. Plants reach about 28 inches tall.
Pairs well with Bridal Crown daffodil, Nodding onion, Singing In The Rain peony, and Ernest Markham clematis.