{"product_id":"tulip-bulbs-double-late-black-hero","title":"Tulip Bulbs - Double Late Black Hero","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Bulb Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order item that is expected to ship in October for fall planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product will ship separately. \u003cem\u003eThis product only ships to the lower 48 states. No shipping outside the USA. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100-120 Days to maturity. Fall Planting. Spring Blooming \u003cem\u003eTulipa gesneriana\u003c\/em\u003e. Black Hero Double Late Tulip Flower Bulbs. Non-GMO, hybrid. Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Annual in zones 9 and 10 (choose pre-cooled bulbs). Attracts pollinators. Displays deep, velvety near-black blooms in late spring. Recommended for growing in beds and containers. Black Hero is a sport of the legendary Queen of Night — one of the most famous tulips ever grown — and doubles the drama by replacing the single flower with a full, multi-layered peony-like bloom packed with lustrous dark maroon petals that appear nearly black in the garden. Fragrant, long-lasting, and exceptional as a cut flower, it is one of the last tulips to bloom each spring and one of the most striking. Tulip flowers are toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa gesneriana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Annual in zones 9 and 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-20 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining and fertile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-65 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips are susceptible to aphids, slugs, and botrytis. Generally low-maintenance in well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Hero Double Late Tulip Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep maroon-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\/Hard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, direct sow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower, border, bedding, containers, and mass plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, humidity, and high altitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Black Hero Double Late Tulip Flower Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Black Hero bulbs in the fall, about 6-8 weeks before the first hard frost, in a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil. Dig holes 6-7 inches deep and space the bulbs 4-6 inches apart with the pointed end facing up. Water thoroughly after planting to help establish the bulbs before winter. Black Hero requires a cold dormancy period of 12-16 weeks with temperatures below 50 F to bloom reliably — this occurs naturally when planted outdoors in fall in zones 3-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne note specific to double late tulips: an insufficiently cold winter, inconsistent cold temperatures, or raised bed plantings with poor cold penetration can sometimes result in the blooms opening in a single rather than fully double form. This is not a bulb defect — it is a result of incomplete cold conditioning. Planting at the correct depth in well-prepared ground gives the best results. After flowering, remove spent blooms but allow the foliage to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for the following season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in fall at planting and again in early spring as foliage emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Pre-Cooled Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-cooled bulbs have been stored at a consistent temperature of 41 F in a refrigerator before shipping. This process is particularly beneficial for gardeners in warmer climates, zones 8-10, where natural winter temperatures are not cold enough to meet tulips' dormancy requirements. Tulips need 12-16 weeks at temperatures below 50 F to bloom effectively. Depending on your region, some additional chilling after receiving the bulbs may be needed to ensure successful blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Hero Double Late Tulip in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hero blooms at the very end of the tulip season, after most other varieties have already come and gone — a quality that makes it especially valuable for extending spring color into late May. The fully double, peony-like blooms are densely packed with velvety dark maroon petals that appear almost black in most lighting conditions, and the waxy substance of the petals gives them a distinctive light-reflecting quality that adds to their drama. The flowers are lightly fragrant, and each bloom lasts considerably longer than a single-flowered tulip. Black Hero is a versatile companion in the garden — stunning against pastels, bold alongside whites and creams, and electrifying paired with bright yellows or oranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use of Black Hero Double Late Tulip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hero works beautifully in borders, beds, and containers, and is particularly effective in mass plantings where the near-black color creates a sweeping, dramatic effect. Its strong, straight stems make it one of the finest cut tulips available — the heavy double blooms hold their shape well in the vase, and the dark color is incomparable in arrangements. It pairs naturally with other late-blooming spring bulbs, including alliums, late tulips in white or pink, and early summer perennials whose foliage helps mask the dying tulip leaves after blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Black Hero Double Late Tulip Garden Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hero was introduced in 1984 as a sport of Queen of Night, one of the most celebrated tulip varieties ever produced — a deep velvety maroon single late tulip introduced around 1940 that remains one of the best-selling tulips in the world. Black Hero takes everything that made Queen of Night famous and amplifies it with a fully double flower form, essentially doubling the petal count and creating one of the most opulent blooms in the tulip world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivation of tulips stretches back over a thousand years, with the Ottoman Empire credited with developing Tulipa as a garden plant. By the 17th century, tulips had sparked Tulip Mania in the Netherlands — one of history's most famous speculative bubbles — and the Dutch remain the world's dominant tulip producers today. Black Hero is a product of that long tradition of Dutch breeding excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTulips contain alkaloid and glycoside compounds that are toxic to humans and pets, including cats and dogs. Ingesting any part of the plant, particularly the bulb, can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Keep pets and children away from tulip beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Planting Bulbs Easy with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/japanese-bulb-planter-garden-hand-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Planter Hand Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hero is one of the last tulips to bloom each spring, which makes it ideal for planting alongside early and mid-season varieties for a continuous display. By the time the early tulips have finished, Black Hero is just getting started — and its near-black blooms look spectacular against the fresh green foliage of emerging perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Jerry-Sawyer.jpg?v=1733348096\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBlack Hero Double Late Tulip Flower Bulbs Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Bulb Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Black Hero Double Late Tulip Bulbs are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":45122736193651,"sku":"83904","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 Bulbs","offer_id":45122736226419,"sku":"84012","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Bulbs","offer_id":45122736259187,"sku":"84013","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1779909664_tulip_double_late_black_hero_comp_85fb32bc-54ce-4fe5-9e7d-a1c218691c42.jpg?v=1782168021","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/tulip-bulbs-double-late-black-hero","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}