Product description
Tulip Silver Parrot offers double the value in the garden by producing striking, silver-margined variegated foliage long before its twisted, heavily ruffled pink flowers even emerge. The eccentric, crinkled Parrot blooms and the unique leaves combine to make it one of the most structurally interesting plants on this list.
Plant the bulbs in well-draining loam in November, ensuring they sit roughly three times their own height below the surface. To properly care for this variety, position it right at the front of a sheltered border or in a prominent pot, keeping the delicate, ruffled flowers out of high winds and showing off the variegated leaves.
These bulbs are supplied at a size of 11-12.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold.
Tulip
Tulip 'Silver Parrot'
Tulip 'Silver Parrot'
Product description
Tulip Silver Parrot offers double the value in the garden by producing striking, silver-margined variegated foliage long before its twisted, heavily ruffled pink flowers even emerge. The eccentric, crinkled Parrot blooms and the unique leaves combine to make it one of the most structurally interesting plants on this list.
Plant the bulbs in well-draining loam in November, ensuring they sit roughly three times their own height below the surface. To properly care for this variety, position it right at the front of a sheltered border or in a prominent pot, keeping the delicate, ruffled flowers out of high winds and showing off the variegated leaves.
These bulbs are supplied at a size of 11-12.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and flowering times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
A tip for Tulip Silver Parrot is to plant it right at the front edge of a highly visible bed. This allows you to show off its uniquely variegated, silver-margined foliage for weeks before the actual pink flower appears.
How to Water
When it comes to watering Tulip Silver Parrot, give the soil a single deep soak immediately after planting to establish the roots. After this initial drink, it requires no further irrigation unless the active spring growing season is unusually dry.
How to Plant
To properly plant Tulip Silver Parrot, wait until November and dig a hole roughly 15 cm deep in well-draining loam. Place the bulb firmly at the bottom with its pointed tip facing the sky before covering it back up.
