The Caribbean Parrot variety will appeal to all lovers of bright colourful accents and tropical flair. This tulip is a true bird of paradise among the varieties that are offered in our store. It is one of the most beautiful cultivars of a parrot tulip. The huge flowers with irregularly frizzled petal edges present a beautiful blend of yellow and red as they unfold. These colours fade with time, yet do not lose their charm. They look equally beautiful in white and pink. The fully opened frizzled petals disclose black stamens that sit at the bottom of a broad perianth base. The blooms of this exotic variety will take the centre stage in the garden at the end of April and the beginning of May. These almost magical flowers should be planted on wind sheltered sites due to the size of their perianths. The Caribbean Parrot tulip evokes admiration and delight. It is worth having it in your plant collection.

The tropical tulips look equally great in the garden and in a planter on a balcony. The plants may be used in a wide variety of ways. They will fill spring borders and breath-taking, dense stands on lawns. They will rejuvenate the garden when planted under trees and shrubs. Long rows of flowering tulips planted alongside paths or building walls will provide unforgettable visual effects. You should not forget about tulips as cut flowers, either. A tulip bouquet is a clear sign that spring is coming.

Tulips grow best on sandy-loam soil. They prefer rich, humous and permeable soils. The optimal soil should be moderately moist or moderately dry. The site should be wind-sheltered, sunny or partially shady. We recommend to transplant the bulbs to another site every 3 seasons.

Tulip bulbs should be planted in autumn only, preferably in September and October. Place the bulbs in the previously prepared soil outside or in containers that are at least 20 cm deep. The bulbs should be covered with a soil layer that is at least twice their height thick. We recommend to add some well-fermented compost to the soil before planting in order to improve its properties. Tulips tolerate low temperatures quite well, yet are not 100% frost resistant. We recommend to mulch the sites with conifer twigs or natural mulch before the winter. This treatment will also prevent weeds from growing and the soil from drying.

One package contains 5 Caribbean Parrot tulip bulbs sized 11 to 12 cm. The basic plant information and growing instructions were printed on the package label.

• Variety: Caribbean Parrot
• Use: ornamental - garden, pots, cut flower
• Growth form: erect
• Vegetation form: perennial
• Foliage: yellow and red
• Site: sunny or partial shade, wind-sheltered; sandy-loam, humous, permeable, moderately moist soil
• Bulbs: 5
• Flowering period: April - May
• Planting period: September - October
• Planting depth (cm): twice the height of a bulb
• Wintering in the ground?: yes