Tulipa Black Parrot

The Tulip Black Parrot unopen flower buds seem to be clutched in a green fingered grip and when it escapes to flower the dark chocolate purple petals seem to erupt in a cockscomb of frilled excess, a dark favourite indeed.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Tulipa Black Parrot has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 

Planting Instructions

Tulip Black Parrot bulbs should be planted 5" (12cm) deep in well-drained soil and 5" (12cm) apart to flower in full sun and in some breeze which will shake the rain from the multitudinous petals. Don't be in a rush to get the tulips in the ground as they will benefit from planting in late October or early November, by which time the first frosts will have reduced the level of disease in the soil.

Plant Details

Flowers April / May
Height 20" (50cm)
Hardy