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Parrot Tulips
By John Jones
Parrot Tulips have never been so popular, their green-flamed frothy flowers now a common sight in spring gardens. They are all to-die-for, but here are ten of the best. 1) Tulip 'Blumex'
Rainbow tulip in red, orange, pink, purple and yellow. It's reminiscent of Tulip Rococo, but colors are slightly more muted with a faint blue hue. Height is 35cm (14"), and flowers arrive in May. 2) Tulip 'Rococo'
Another very colorful parrot tulip with frilly flowers of livid red, burnished gold, green and purple. Height is 45cm (18"). Flowers in May. 3) Tulip 'Black Parrot'
Mauve-black feather-edged tulip to rival T. 'Queen of the Night' for gothic undertones in the spring border. Height is 55cm (22"). Flowers, which are excellent for cut flowers, appear in May. 4) Tulip 'Apricot Parrot'
A very distinctive tulip, T. Apricot Parrot is a confection of apricot and bubble-gum pink swirls around a bright yellow center. Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Height is 55cm (22"). May flowers. 5) Tulip 'Green Wave'
A frothed up version of Tulip Greenland, 'Green Wave' has predominantly green buds, which open into green and pink flowers. This is perhaps the best Parrot Tulip for the vase, where its flowers will last for weeks. Height is 60cm (24"), and flowers appear in May. 6) Tulip 'Rai'
Stunning vivid violet tulip with plum and golden green flames. Very regal looking and another excellent long-lasting cut flower. Height is 45cm (18"). 7) Tulip 'Weber's Parrot'
An excellent wedding tulip, T 'Weber's Parrot' is ivory and pink with hints of spring green along its very ruffled edges. Height is 50cm (20"). It will also add texture and warmth to a white garden in May. 8) Tulip Silver Parrot
Add variegated foliage and fading yellow flames to Weber's Parrot (above), and you have Tulip Silver Parrot. Height is 55cm (22"). 9) Tulip 'Estella Rijnveld'
These ruffled raspberry ripple tulips are hard to beat for impact. Great for a pot or en masse in drifts. Height is 55cm (22"). 10) Tulip 'Texas Flame'
Another show stopper, 'Texas Flame' has striped crimson and yellow flowers. Plant it with 'Estella Rijnveld' above if you want to stop traffic or calm it down with Tulip 'Black Parrot' above. Height is 55cm (22"). These extravagant flowers are, as you would expect, a little more high maintenance than many other tulips. For one thing, their flowers are quite heavy, so don't plant them where they'll get knocked about by strong winds. Planting the bulbs deep (20cm) will also give them more stability. Bulbs should be fed just after flowering and lifted about six weeks after that (after the foliage has died down), and then stored in a cool dry place until the autumn, when they can be replanted. If you live in a warm climate, with frost-free winters, chill the bulbs in the fridge for about three months and then plant them in January instead. If you can't be bothered with all that, try Species Tulips, which don't need to be lifted, even in warm climates. They'll just keep coming back year after year. |
  
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