Plant parrot tulip bulbs in full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil between early autumn and November. Choose a site protected from harsh wind as long-stemmed parrot tulip flowers are fragile. The Caribbean Parrot variety is known for its unique tropical-inspired colors and dramatic, ruffled petals. For spring blooms, plant the bulbs between September and November, allowing them to establish.
Parrot tulips are a favorite among gardeners due to their fluffy petals and dazzling colors. To plant them in the spring, select a spot in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Plant the bulb about three times as deep as the bulb is tall. For the longest vase life, single tulips should be harvested in the bud stage when the color is evident but before the bloom is completely colored. Wait a bit longer for parrot and double tulips, as their buds should be fully colored but not yet open.
For the longest storage and vase life, harvest when flowers are in bud, with a hint of color showing on the outer petals. If you want to perennialize your tulips, leave at least two bulbils. These bulbils can be harvested and planted to grow new tulip plants. To propagate parrot tulips from bulbils, wait until they have grown.
Tulips are treated as an annual planting, only being harvested once in the spring. Parrot tulips open their ruffled petals in mid to late spring after most other tulips have bloomed and faded.
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