The 'Paul Scherer', descended from the legendary 'Queen of Night' and other dark Tulips, is the collective result of centuries of breeding, and closer than any Tulip in history to being a true 'Black Tulip'. While close, it has been shown to have a slightly darker hue than competitors like the Black Parrot and Queen of Night.
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The Oldest Tulip Breed Still Alive Today
The oldest Tulip breed that still exists today is the 'Duc van Tol' Red & Yellow. First introduced in 1595, its sturdy genetic line has not broken down nor succumbed to disease (a fate that h...
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Are New Tulips Still Being Bred?
Tulip breeders are as active today as they ever were, and are creating new hybrids and genetic lines all the time. In 2015 alone, approximately 150 new, unique breeds were registered with the Roya...
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