Tulipa 'Apricot Parrot'

parrot tulip

size: 5 bulbs

available to order from summer 2012

£5.99

Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May
• Flower colour: apricot flushed with yellow and green
• Other features: excellent cut-flowers
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb Size: 12/14
  
  Apricot coloured petals that look ruffled and crumpled, and are flushed with yellow and sometimes green, make these exceptionally beautiful parrot tulips for late spring borders. To prevent the exotic flowers from toppling over, they're best planted close together in a sunny, sheltered, well-drained spot. These spectacular flowers make great cut flowers.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 0.6m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.1m
  Tulipa 'Apricot Parrot' - parrot tulip Ruffled, multi-coloured blooms