Serious work on the first ”black” tulip began in 1979, when Hageman and his coworkers cross-pollinated two dark purple tulip varieties called the Queen of the Night and the Wiener Weld.

How to plant tulips: An expert guide . Whether you're looking for ways to transform your garden on a budget or simply want to breathe a little life back into your space with some patio container ...

Pella was selected to receive 100 bulbs of the rare "Nightmare" tulips from Holland. They're considered the darkest tulip and turn from a dark purple to black.

The classic purple tulip, perennial and robust. This looks superb with the young foliage of phloxes, which often has dark tones. The purple petals glow in any light and they are veined with deep ...

Description: This is one of a half dozen new tulip varieties from Breck's, an importer of Dutch bulbs, that can be ordered now for fall planting. 'Ballade,' a lily-flowering tulip, has elegant ...

In the late-bloom stage, visitors can expect to see dark purple Paul Scherer tulips, a favorite of the farm’s general manager, Joe Kuipers. For $14.99, visitors can grab a carrier and pluck six ...

The tulip's velvet-like dark center is said to represent a lover's heart, darkened by passion. ... purple tulips --The meaning of purple flowers historically alludes to royalty.