🌷 Tulip 'Apricot Parrot' (6 bulbs) – Pastel lace and soft flamboyance ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Bring a breath of tender boldness to your garden with the 'Apricot Parrot' tulip , a late parrot variety, with fringed and wavy petals , in a subtle blend of apricot, peach pink and golden cream . 🍑💫
Its flamboyant appearance, spectacular texture and soft, nuanced palette make it a star in pastel beds , elegant pots , or artistic bouquets with great visual impact .
It perfectly embodies poetic luxury , late flowering full of personality, and the perfect marriage between floral exuberance and spring tenderness .
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 45 to 55 cm (18" to 22")
☀️ Exposure : Full sun
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦌 Deer Resistance : Medium
💧 Water requirements : Moderate (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity : 6 bulbs
🌷 Planting and growing the 'Apricot Parrot' Tulip
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ Period: From September to October, before the first frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In the ground: Perfect for expressive beds , romantic borders , or pastel themed gardens .
✔️ In a pot: Magnificent in textured or glazed containers , for artistic terraces or chic balconies .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, moderate during flowering
💡 Gardener's Tip : Pair it with pale pink double tulips, cream tulips, or silver foliage for a rich and romantic floral scene .
🌿 Care of the 'Apricot Parrot' Tulip
💦 Watering : Regular in spring, without excess
🌱 Fertilizer : Bulb fertilizer to be applied in the fall
✂️ Pruning : Allow the foliage to fade completely before cutting.
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the 'Apricot Parrot' Tulip?
✅ Fringed parrot flower, in shades of apricot, powder pink and cream
✅ Exuberant and refined late flowering
✅ Ideal for luxury bouquets, artistic flowerbeds or high-end pots
✅ Rustic, original and spectacularly charming
✨ Add a quirky and lush pastel bloom to your spring decor with the 'Apricot Parrot' tulip, offered by Van Noort — perfect for vibrant pastel beds , elegant patios , or dramatic yet soft bouquets . ✨
🌿 Pair with cream, powder pink or lavender shades, or incorporate into a textured late spring flowerbed for a stunning and ultra-poetic effect 😍