Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot' (Parrot Tulip Bulbs)

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Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot' (Parrot Tulip Bulbs)

£6.99

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: May
Flower colour: yellow flamed with crimson
Other features: excellent cut-flowers
Hardiness: fully hardy
Bulb size: 12+ The deeply fringed and ruffled petals of this gorgeous parrot tulip, will gradually open right out to form big, bowl-shaped flowers. Golden yellow with red flames and a soft green flush, their colouring makes them ideal mixers for hot colour schemes. The flowers last well after being cut too.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. 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.

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