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Add Drama to Your Spring Garden with Tulip 'Flaming Parrot'

Tulipa gesneriana 'Flaming Parrot' is a show-stopping parrot tulip variety prized for its flamboyant, ruffled petals and vivid colour contrast. Each bloom bursts with bold yellow petals streaked in scarlet-red flames and edged with intricate frills, making a dazzling statement in any garden setting.

• Breathtaking Colour: The unique combination of yellow and scarlet-red ensures these tulips stand out in beds, borders, or containers.
• Dramatic Form: Large bowl-shaped flowers open wide to reveal striking purple-black anthers at their centre.
• Mature Size: Each stem reaches up to 55cm (22") tall with a spread of around 20cm (8"), ideal for mass planting or as a focal point.
• Excellent Cut Flowers: Enjoy long-lasting displays indoors—these tulips stay fresh in a vase for up to 10 days.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs in autumn (September-November) before the first hard frost.
• Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Tulips thrive in full sun but tolerate partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
• Caring For Your Tulips: Water after planting and keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Remove spent flowers after blooming and allow foliage to die back naturally before removing it.
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout the UK (USDA zones 3–8). No special winter protection needed in most gardens.

Design Inspiration & Companion Planting

• Create vibrant spring displays by planting in clusters or drifts for maximum impact.
• Pair with late-flowering daffodils, muscari, or forget-me-nots for layered colour and texture.
• Suits cottage gardens, formal beds, and modern containers alike—perfect for patios or front-of-border highlights.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these tulip bulbs?
  The ideal planting time is autumn, between September and November before the ground freezes.
• How long do 'Flaming Parrot' tulips flower?
  The blooms typically appear from April to May and last around 2–3 weeks outdoors; cut flowers last up to 10 days indoors.
• What type of care do these tulips require?
  'Flaming Parrot' tulips are low-maintenance—plant in well-drained soil, water after planting, and allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering for best results.