Tulipa Parrot Prince
Tulipa Parrot Prince
Tulipa Parrot Prince
Tulipa Perroquet Parrot Prince
Tulip 'Parrot Prince'
The parrot tulips are my favorites, these are truly beautiful and have brightened up the various flowerbeds they were in, plus their flowering lasts for several weeks.
Catherine, 04/06/2024
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Description
Tulipa 'Parrot Prince' is a beautiful parrot-flowered tulip that bears dazzling pinkish-purple flowers with frilled and twisted petals. Their shiny texture reflects light beautifully. The flowers sit perched on sturdy stems. Its late flowering in an intense colour perfectly complements that of perennials. It is also an excellent cut flower, which will look sublime in a Baroque-inspired bouquet.
Tulipa 'Parrot Prince' belongs to the Liliaceae family. Of horticultural origin, it is currently classified as a 'Parrot Tulip', whose main characteristic is to present huge flowers with twisted, puffed, ruffled, irregularly fringed petals. 'Parrot Prince' was obtained through mutation (sudden appearance of new characteristics that are maintained in subsequent generations). It is quite tall (50cm (20in)) and its flower is of a beautiful size. It stands out with its ability to reflect light, bringing to life the purple-pink colour of its petals under a unique glaze. The unique shape of the flower adds an additional charm, making this tulip anything but monotonous, especially when its buds slowly open in a vase. Flowering takes place in May and celebrates the end of the tulip season in grand style.
Parrot Group tulips are renowned for their rich colours, stunning and variegated flowers, and suitability in flower beds and bouquets. In the 18th century, they were considered monstrous. This group developed a lot in the 1930s, when it was discovered that irradiating bulbs with X-rays caused this mutation. They are unmatched for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens. This tulip beautifully decorates balconies and patios. When designing your flower beds, you must consider the height and flowering period of the tulips, as these parameters can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is wise to plant extra bulbs for bouquets, as they make superb cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.
Tulip species are found in most parts of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, passing through Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution area also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity of the genus is located in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and in the steppes of Kazakhstan.
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Tulipa
Perroquet
Parrot Prince
Liliaceae
Tulip 'Parrot Prince'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December. Choose a sunny or partially shaded location. The soil should be ordinary, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, loose, well-worked, and well-drained. Never add poorly decomposed manure or compost to the planting soil, as it could cause the bulbs to rot. Plant the bulbs 15cm (6in) deep, spaced 10cm (4in) apart. After flowering, it is wise to remove the fruits to avoid exhausting the plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.