Tulip ‘Palmyra’ is a double early tulip with velvety, purple‑black, peony‑like blooms, flowering in early–mid spring and prized for its dramatic color and heavy, layered petals. It’s one of the darkest double tulips available, often compared to a peony more than a classic tulip.
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Type: Double Early Tulip (peony‑flowered)
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Color: Dark purple to burgundy, nearly black; velvety sheen
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Bloom size: ~1.5–2" (some sources note up to 5.5" fully open)
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Height: 16–18" stems, sturdy and upright
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Bloom time: Early spring (April)