Tulips 'White Parrot' (Tulipa 'White Parrot')

Tulips 'White Parrot'

Tulips 'White Parrot' presents a drastic change to the typical Tulip varieties, sporting uniquely colored green and cream blooms. It's a Tulip cultivar that was originally derived from the traditional Tulip. Tulips 'White Parrot' was given its cultivar name because of its flowers which are ruffled at its edges like feathers and partially white in color.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

15 cm

Spread

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Tulips 'White Parrot'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tulips 'White Parrot' require low water, needing only one watering after planting. Maintain soil moisture during flowering, and water until leaves wither. Small pots dry out faster, needing more frequent watering, but avoid water accumulation. Garden tulips 'White Parrot' typically rely on rain, with extra watering during dry spells.

Fertilize: Tulips 'White Parrot' is typically treated as one-time bulbs, discarded post-bloom or stored after summer. Fertilizer is unnecessary unless soil quality is poor; then, a balanced fertilizer or bone meal can be mixed with the soil during planting.

Pruning: Tulips 'White Parrot' features ruffled white blooms and needs minimal pruning. Deadhead after early to late spring flowering to boost bulb energy. Remove damaged leaves promptly. Prune post-bloom for healthy regrowth, using clean tools to avoid infections, ensuring vibrant blooms in future seasons.

Propagation: Small bulbs from tulips 'White Parrot' can be collected for planting. In early spring, peel and plant them in a pot with soil, spaced three times their diameter, and cover with 3 cm of soil. Keep moist in a shady spot; after 1-3 years, they will be ready to flower.

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