Flaming Parrot Tulip
Unleash vibrant color with the Flaming Parrot Tulip, a showstopper for late spring gardens. These unique tulips boast ruffled, textured petals in a striking variegated yellow and red pattern. Perfect for planting in generous clusters, they create a dramatic landscape statement. Easy to grow and suitable for containers, their large, long-lasting blooms atop sturdy 18-inch stems also make them an excellent choice for cutting and bringing indoors.
$13.32
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
3162
/ 3259
#3162 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Mature Height
1822
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Dramatic Visual Impact
- Extended Spring Color
- Excellent Cut Flower
Who should skip it
- Short Perennial Lifespan
- Susceptible to Wind Damage
- High Deer and Rodent Appeal
Key Specs
Mature Height
18-22 inches
Bloom Time
Late spring
Planting Depth
5 inches
Bulb Spacing
9 per sq ft
Flower Bulb Size
12 cm
Growing Zones
Zone 2 through Zone 8
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Toxicity
Toxic to animals
Features
- Unique variegated yellow and red petals
- Ruffled and textured flower form
- Blooms in late spring
- Excellent cut flower
- Great for containers
- Easy to grow
- Attracts bees
- Grows up to 18 inches tall
What customers say
Customers adore the aesthetic potential of the Flaming Parrot Tulip, calling successful blooms spectacular, vibrant, and true to their dramatic name. The unique fringed petals and striking red, yellow, and orange combinations make them garden showstoppers and excellent cut flowers. The main point of friction, however, centers on reliability and yield. Many buyers report frustration with low bloom rates, meaning only a fraction of planted bulbs flower. While bulbs arrive healthy, inconsistent garden performance impacts the perceived value. Those achieving high yields rate the product extremely well, but others find the results hit or miss. The core sentiment is that this tulip offers breathtaking results when it performs, but improved consistency is needed for universal satisfaction.
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