Tulip 'Nightmare'

Glamourous, silky and a little bit gothic, Tulip 'Nightmare' gets within touching distance of the holy grail of tulip breeders—that rare very near jet-black colour. This new addition to the almost-black range boasts a spectacular shade of darkest plum, with a sheen to the petals that looks like moonlight shining on water during a dark, still night. Is this the stuff of nightmares, or every tulip lover’s dream?  

Even the stems on this tulip are beautiful, stained with that same mysterious dark plum as they rise up to meet the bloom. They are also strong and tall, holding up the elegant cups whatever the weather. Tulip 'Nightmare would look fabulous combined with so many other colours, one reason perhaps why this shade is so sought-after. Tulip 'Nightmare would also make an incredibly striking display in a vase, the dark tones adding great depth and contrast to other shades. Flowering in mid to late spring, there’s no overstating the impact and glamour that this tulip will provide, whether indoors or outdoors.