Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'
Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'
Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'
Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'
Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'
Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'
Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'

Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'

Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot'

5 bulbs — £4.75

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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024

Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
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Description

If you love exotic-looking plants, then this fabulous tulip is bound to ruffle your feathers. Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot', a colourful parrot version of the much-loved 'Princess Irene' tulip, will certainly bring a tropical feel to your planting schemes, but without the need of tropical temperatures! The fascinating flowers bloom in true parrot style, with the vibrant orange plumage you’d expect from a paradise bird. The outer petals are streaked with a contrasting mauve and green flame producing an outright marvellous three-tone effect!

Despite its exotic looks, this faultless parrot tulip variety is completely hardy just like any other tulip, powering through winter and surfacing in spring with the minimum of fuss. This flashy tulip is suitable for patio pots as well as borders. Whether your garden is large or small, wherever you put Tulip 'Princess Irene Parrot', they’ll create a warm glow of colour that will grasp you every time your step outside.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Tulipa 'Princess Irene Parrot'

  • Tulip group

    Parrot (10)

  • Flower colour

    Orange, green, purple

  • Bulb size

    12/+

  • Established height

    30-50cm

  • Established spread

    10-20cm

  • Plant spacing

    60 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Short-lived perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2024
    You can expect your order in September 2024

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
    You can expect your order in October 2024

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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