Tulip 'Silver Parrot', Parrot Tulip 'Silver Parrot', Parrot Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
A sport of exquisite Apricot Parrot, Tulip ‘Silver Parrot’ boasts predominantly pink flowers edged with silvery-white. Copiously ruffled and fringed like feathers, the large flower, when exposed to the sun, opens so wide that it almost flattens out, revealing its brilliant colors. The variegated foliage, trimmed in creamy white, is attractive on its own. One of the latest tulips to bloom in late spring, this spectacular Parrot Tulip enjoys an extraordinary long vase life.
A symbol of spring, tulips are the most popular spring bulbs, and most gardeners reserve them a spot in the garden or containers. Grown for their attractive, vibrantly colored flowers, there are currently over 3,000 registered varieties, which are divided into fifteen groups, primarily based on the flower type, size, and blooming period of the tulip.
Parrot Tulips are whimsically-shaped, unusually-colored tulips developed from mutations of late-flowering tulips and tulips in the Triumph group. The petals of these tulips are serrated or “fringed.” The flowers are green as buds, and as they grow, it may seem like the tulips will remain entirely green forever. But the brilliant colors are revealed as the flower matures and opens, resembling a parrot’s plumage. The flowers are somewhat sensitive to long-lasting cold and wet weather effects. These tulips typically grow up to 14-26 in. tall (35-50 cm).
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Common names | Tulip |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 4" (10cm) |
| Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
| Depth | 7" (18cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Tulipa |
| Common names | Tulip |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 4" (10cm) |
| Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
| Depth | 7" (18cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Tulipa ‘Silver Parrot’ (Parrot Tulip) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Tulipa ‘Silver Parrot’ (Parrot Tulip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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