Tulip ‘Negrita’ Bulbs (11/12cm) – Rich Deep Purple Triumph Tulips

Create a dramatic and elegant spring display with Tulip ‘Negrita’, one of the most popular and reliable Triumph tulips available. Renowned for its rich, velvety deep purple blooms, this award-worthy variety produces beautifully shaped, egg-like flowers that add depth, sophistication, and striking colour to beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.

Flowering from mid-April into May, Negrita bridges the gap between early and late spring tulips, providing weeks of vibrant colour in the garden. Its sturdy stems and weather-resistant blooms make it an excellent choice for formal displays, cottage gardens, and mixed planting schemes. Particularly stunning when paired with white, pink, or mauve tulips, Negrita creates eye-catching colour combinations that elevate any spring border.

Easy to grow and highly dependable, this classic Triumph tulip performs beautifully in both full sun and partial shade, returning each spring with an impressive display of luxurious purple flowers.

Key Features

• Stunning deep purple, egg-shaped blooms
• Popular and reliable Triumph tulip variety
• Strong stems and excellent weather resistance
• Flowers from mid-April into May
• Ideal for borders, bedding displays, and containers
• Excellent cut flower for spring bouquets
• Suitable for full sun and partial shade
• Easy to grow and maintain

Planting Information

• Botanical Name: Tulipa ‘Negrita’
• Tulip Group: Triumph
• Bulb Size: 11/12cm
• Flower Colour: Deep Purple
• Foliage Colour: Mid Green
• Height: Approximately 40cm (16")
• Flowering Time: Mid to Late Spring
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Suitable For: Borders, Bedding Displays, Pots, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens

Growing Conditions

• Soil Type: Any Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
• Soil Moisture: Well Drained
• Site: Sheltered Position Preferred
• Planting Period: November to December
• Planting Depth: 15–20cm (6–8")
• Plant Spacing: 10cm (4")
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Growing Difficulty: Easy to Grow

Why Choose Tulip Negrita?

A favourite among gardeners for generations, Tulip Negrita delivers rich purple colour, dependable performance, and timeless elegance. Its large, beautifully formed blooms stand proudly above lush green foliage, creating a sophisticated display that works equally well in formal planting schemes and relaxed cottage gardens.

Plant in autumn and enjoy a stunning display of luxurious deep purple flowers that bring colour, structure, and beauty to your garden throughout spring.