Tulip Negrita is a classic Triumph tulip celebrated for its rich, velvety purple blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to the spring garden. Flowering in mid-spring, this reliable variety reaches approximately 45cm in height and produces strong, weather-resistant stems, making it an excellent choice for borders, beds, containers and cut flower arrangements. Its deep plum-purple flowers create a striking contrast when planted alongside white, pink or pastel spring bulbs.

Perfect for creating colourful drifts, Tulip Negrita offers long-lasting blooms and dependable performance year after year. Its sturdy stems and luxurious flowers also make it an excellent choice for fresh floral displays indoors.

Key Features
✓ Classic Triumph tulip variety
✓ Rich velvety purple flowers
✓ Strong stems with long-lasting blooms
✓ Excellent for borders and containers
✓ Ideal for cut flower arrangements
✓ Flowers during mid-spring
✓ Easy to grow and reliable
✓ Perfect for planting in groups

Size
✓ Height: Approximately 45cm (18 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: April to May
✓ Position: Full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 10cm (4 inches)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, beds, containers and cut flower gardens

Aftercare
Water after planting if conditions are dry and allow the bulbs to establish over winter. Remove faded flowers once blooming has finished, but leave the foliage in place until it dies back naturally to replenish the bulbs for the following season. Avoid excessively wet soil during dormancy to help maintain healthy bulbs.