Plant tulip bulbs from October to mid-December, once the weather has cooled. Until then, store them somewhere cool, dry and safely away from mice and squirrels.
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Dark, velvety and undeniably striking, Tulip 'Nightwish' brings a sense of depth and quiet drama to the spring garden. Its near-black petals, infused with subtle tones of aubergine and deep plum, create a richness that shifts beautifully with the light. Each bloom is elegantly shaped and held aloft on slender, upright stems, allowing Tulip 'Nightwish' to weave effortlessly through planting schemes without feeling heavy. Whether set against fresh greens or contrasted with softer, luminous tones, Tulip 'Nightwish' introduces a refined intensity that feels both contemporary and timeless.
In borders and containers alike, Tulip 'Nightwish' proves itself a versatile and reliable performer, thriving in well-drained soil and a sunny position. Its strong stems make it particularly resilient in changeable spring weather, while also lending themselves perfectly to cutting. Paired with blush, apricot or ivory shades, Tulip 'Nightwish' enhances neighbouring colours with its inky depth, creating a balanced yet eye-catching display. For gardeners seeking a more considered, design-led aesthetic, Tulip 'Nightwish' offers an effortless way to anchor a planting palette with elegance and just a hint of intrigue.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and around 10cm apart. You can leave a little more space between them in borders.
Water once after planting to settle the soil. Border-grown tulips rarely need further watering, but containers should be kept lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, then allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
- Botanical name
- Tulipa 'Nightwish
- Tulip group
- Single late (5)
- Flower colour
- Near-black
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
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Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Thrives in full sun
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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