Tulipa 'Negrita Parrot'
parrot tulip bulbs
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 11/12
A true spectacle in the late spring garden, 'Negrita Parrot' boasts dramatic, crown-shaped flower heads atop dark stems enveloped by sword-shaped foliage. Its extraordinary double-flared blooms, in a regal deep purple hue with striking purple veining and soft feathering along the edges, adds a touch of theatre to patio pots, borders, or cut flower arrangements.
Plant bulbs in pots from September. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (November to December) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire. Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². 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.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten