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' flame Parrot ' parrot tulip . picture by : pavels / Shutterstock
Despite the name , the parrot tulip is no floral emulator . With its feathery petals and dazzling color , the parrot tulip speak a language all its own , boldly proclaiming its identity from the stock tulip . In fact , parrot tulip are often misguided for peonies because of their large cup - shaped blooms and ruffled edges . Most miscellany are bi - colored , and some also have a delicate bouquet .
REASONS TO honey THEM
THE BASICS
Zones:
4 - 7
Height:
12 to 26 inch marvellous
Exposure:
Full sunlight , sheltered from lead
Bloom Time:
Mid to recent spring
Soil:
Well - drained
WHERE TO PLANT THEM
Parrot tulips fill the spring garden with showy grain and color , specially when used in the border or imbed in group . Plant parrot tulip bulbs in the fall in a sheltered spot , away from high malarky and extreme temperatures . The bulbs can also be planted out of doors in container or force in mess indoors for winter bloom .
GROWING TIPS
Despite their opulent coming into court , parrot tulips are n’t too grouchy in their caution necessary . However , they do need a bit more care than received tulip to protect their frilly flower from windstorm and heavy rain . Plant the bulbs 5 inch deep and at least 3 inches apart from late September through early November , then spread over the site with a loggerheaded layer of constitutional mulch to protect the abeyant bulbs during the winter . In other saltation , remove the mulch before young ontogenesis begins . After the flowers have fade , do not transfer the leafage until it has yellowed and died back . To ensure repetition blooming the following bound , feast regularly during the farm time of year using a balanced fertiliser .
SHOWSTOPPING VARIETIES FOR RESIDENTIAL GARDENS
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‘BLACK PARROT’
‘ Black Parrot ’ is a honest showstopper , with fringed flower petal in deep purple and dark . The sturdy stem of these blossom make them well - beseem for cutting .
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‘APRICOT PARROT’
‘ Apricot Parrot ’ has turgid sick - apricot petals distort creamy white and rise .
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‘ESTELLA RIJNVELD'
‘ Estella Rijnveld ’ has flashy streak of red running through white-hot curled and feathered petal .
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‘GREEN WAVE’
‘ Green Wave ' opens with bright green petal that slowly reveal soft - pink edge .
Photo by : Olena Polianychko / Shutterstock
‘WHITE PARROT’
‘ White Parrot ’ has ivory - white frilled blooms feathered in pallid green .
With their magniloquent , refined stems parrot tulips are a standout in the perennial garden and pair well with hostas and other groundcover . Photo by : Susan A. Roth .
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