Tulips 'Flaming Parrot' (Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot')

Tulips 'Flaming Parrot'

Tulips 'Flaming Parrot' is an extravagant and wildly colored tulip that looks very parrot-like and not very tulip-like, with its ruffled petals of bright yellow and crimson. In further contrast to other tulips, the flowers open out from the classically compact tulip shape until the petals are widely spread. Gardeners looking to create an impact in their spring gardens need look no further.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

20 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'Flaming Parrot'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tulips 'Flaming Parrot' requires low water, needing only post-planting watering. Potted tulips 'Flaming Parrot' needs occasional moisture during blooming and consistent moisture until leaves wither. Small pots dry faster, needing more frequent watering without causing water accumulation. Garden tulips 'Flaming Parrot' relies on rain, but additional water is needed in extreme dryness.

Fertilize: For tulips 'Flaming Parrot', fertilizer is unnecessary after blooming, as bulbs are typically discarded or stored. If the soil is poor, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal when planting to improve conditions.

Pruning: Tulips 'Flaming Parrot' features vibrant blooms and needs minimal pruning. Trim spent flowers in spring to promote foliage and prevent energy depletion. Remove damaged leaves as needed. Use clean tools for pruning, enhancing aesthetics and overall plant health, while ensuring vigorous growth for next season.

Propagation: Collect small bulbs from tulips 'Flaming Parrot' in early spring. Space them three times their diameter in prepared soil, and cover with 3 cm of soil. Keep in shade and moist. After a year, combine multiple bulbs with fertilizer, and in 2-3 years, they will be ready to flower.

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