Tulips 'Black Parrot' (Tulipa parrot 'Black Parrot')

Tulips 'Black Parrot'

This tulip has flowers of a purple color, much darker than typical tulips, giving it the name tulips 'Black Parrot'. Each flower has a uniquely beautiful petal formation with an attractive split and serrated edge that makes this a standout member of the Parrott Tulips series of cultivars.

Scientific classification

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Herb

Plant Type

10 cm to 50 cm

Plant Height

10 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

12 cm

Flower Size

Purple, Black

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Tulips 'Black Parrot'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Tulips 'Black Parrot' require minimal watering, typically once after planting. During flowering, maintain soil moisture in pots, avoiding overwatering. In gardens, rainwater suffices unless extremely dry, then water as needed. Monitor smaller pots for faster drying, ensuring proper moisture until leaves wither.

Fertilize: Tulips 'Black Parrot' is typically used as single-use bulbs, often discarded post-blooming. If soil quality is poor, incorporate balanced fertilizer or bone meal during planting, as no additional fertilizer is necessary after blooming.

Pruning: Tulips 'Black Parrot' feature striking frilled petals in dark colors. Prune from early to late spring after blooming by removing spent flowers and cutting stems to the base to enhance growth. Pruning dead foliage reduces disease risk. Always use clean tools to prevent infection.

Propagation: Small bulbs around tulips 'Black Parrot' can be collected and planted in pots with soil, spaced three times their diameter. Cover with 3 cm of soil, keep moist, and place in shade. After a year, multiple bulbs can be planted with fertilizer; they will flower in 2-3 years.

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