Parrot tulip

Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot'

Parrot tulip - Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot'

Common Name: Parrot tulip
Genus: Tulipa
Cultivar: 'Flaming Parrot'

Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Makes good cut flowers

Hardiness: HardyHeight: 0.65 m (65 cm)
Sun/Shade: Full sunSpread: 0.10 m (10 cm)

Foliage Type: DeciduousFlower Colour: Gold, Red, Yellow
Foliage Colour: GreenFlowering Period: May

Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

The deeply fringed and ruffled petals of this gorgeous parrot tulip will gradually open right out to form big bowl-shaped flowers. Golden yellow with red flames and a soft green flush their colouring makes them ideal mixers for hot colour schemes. The flowers last well after being cut too.

  • Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile well-drained soil. Alternatively allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.



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