Plant tulip bulbs from October to mid-December, once the weather has cooled. Until then, store them somewhere cool, dry and safely away from mice and squirrels.
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Tulip
'Blushing Parrot'
Tulip 'Blushing Parrot' is the epitome of grace and sophistication in any garden. With its creamy white blooms adorned with delicate raspberry pink ripples, this parrot tulip adds a touch of elegance to your spring display. The feathered, frilled petals have an almost ethereal quality, giving each flower a whimsical, fluttering appearance. Tulip 'Blushing Parrot' is a true showstopper, offering both beauty and texture, with each bloom looking like it’s been meticulously crafted by nature herself.
Reaching heights of 45–50 cm, Tulip 'Blushing Parrot' creates an eye-catching focal point in borders, flowerbeds, or containers. The soft, creamy white of the petals contrasts beautifully with the vibrant raspberry streaks, adding depth and interest to any garden. Its unique feathered edges add an unexpected touch of drama, perfect for pairing with other tulips or spring flowers. Whether used as part of a mixed display or as a striking standalone feature, Tulip 'Blushing Parrot' will always turn heads. Its elegant appearance and vibrant colours make it a timeless addition to your garden, bringing a delicate, yet dramatic charm to your spring garden year after year.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and around 10cm apart. You can leave a little more space between them in borders.
Water once after planting to settle the soil. Border-grown tulips rarely need further watering, but containers should be kept lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, then allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
- Botanical name
- Tulipa 'Blushing Parrot'
- Tulip group
- Parrot (10)
- Flower colour
- Cream, white, raspberry pink
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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