Tulipa 'Negrita Parrot - flower bulb 12/+

Description
The Tulip 'Negrita Parrot' (Tulipa) produces attractive, purple/green, pleasantly scented flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The upright, slender plant usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and grows up to 12 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tulip 'Negrita Parrot' are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Tulip 'Negrita Parrot' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, slender.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The purple/green, fringed flowers appear from April to May. They grow to around 6 - 8 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Tulipa 'Negrita Parrot' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bed edging