Pack of 10 bulbs

shipping time : Late September to Late October

Tulip 'Apricot Parrot'

Tulip ‘Apricot Parrot’ is sheer exuberance in flower form—a swirl of apricot, peach, coral, and rose, brushed across ruffled petals like the final, bold strokes of a master painter’s hand. Its blooms are large and theatrical, each one opening wide as spring reaches its crescendo, revealing feathered edges and glowing color that seems to shift with the light.

A classic Parrot Tulip, it flowers in mid to late spring—typically in May—reaching a height of 20–22 inches (50–55 cm). The stems are strong, though the blooms often twist and tilt in wonderfully expressive ways, giving the garden a sense of movement, flair, and spontaneity.

Position: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Best planted in groups where its flamboyant beauty can truly sing—whether in garden beds, borders, or large containers.

Style tip: ‘Apricot Parrot’ makes a bold yet elegant partner to plum tones like ‘Black Parrot’, soft pinks such as ‘Angelique’, or pale yellows like ‘West Point’. Its richly colored, frilled petals also make it an extraordinary cut flower—perfect for dramatic spring arrangements that feel both wild and cultivated.

‘Apricot Parrot’ is a tulip that doesn’t hold back. It brings the garden to life with painterly passion and bold texture—a living canvas of spring’s most expressive colors.

How to Plant & Grow Tulips

Quick Planting Guide

Planting time: Fall, after soil has cooled (September–November, depending on climate)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, sandy or loamy
Depth & spacing: 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart
Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Bloom: Mid–spring (varies by variety: early, mid, or late spring)

Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the bulbs
Tulip bulbs are plump, teardrop-shaped, with a pointed tip.
Plant in fall once soil has cooled but before the ground freezes.

2. Choose the planting site
Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil — tulips dislike soggy ground.
They grow beautifully in borders, beds, containers, or naturalized in grassy areas.
Improve heavy soil with compost and sharp sand or grit.

3. Plant the bulbs
Plant bulbs 6–8" deep and 4–6" apart.
Pointed tip faces upward.
Water well after planting to settle soil.

4. Growing on & care

• Watering: Little water is needed over winter. In spring, keep soil lightly moist during active growth and bloom.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer at planting and again when shoots emerge in spring.

• Mulching: A light mulch layer protects bulbs from winter temperature swings.

5. Bloom time
Tulips bloom from early to late spring depending on the variety.
Flowers range from classic single cups to fringed, peony-flowered, or parrot styles, in nearly every color.

6. After flowering
Deadhead spent blooms to prevent seed formation.
Leave foliage intact until it yellows and withers — this allows the bulb to recharge.
In many climates, tulips perform best as annuals — replant fresh bulbs each fall for the strongest displays.
In well-drained soil, some perennialize and return for several years.

Tips for Success

• Plant in groups of 10+ for the best impact.

• Combine early, mid, and late-season varieties for weeks of continuous bloom.

• Tulips are excellent in containers — layer with other spring bulbs for a “bulb lasagna” effect.

• Protect from rodents by lining planting holes with chicken wire or using bulb cages.