Tulipa 'Blue Parrot' (Parrot tulip)

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Blue Parrot, often admired for its violet-purple colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Tulipa ‘Blue Parrot’ is a wonderfully theatrical parrot tulip, prized for its richly violet-purple colouring and extravagantly ruffled, feathered petals. In late spring it brings a confident, couture flourish to borders and generous pots, and it cuts beautifully for opulent, characterful arrangements.

Plant in autumn and give it a sheltered position for the finest stems and blooms. A simple way to add drama to classic spring planting schemes—especially alongside soft creams, inky purples, or fresh spring greens.

Why you’ll love it

Striking parrot-form flowers with ruffled, fringed detail
Rich violet-purple tones for a sophisticated spring palette
Ideal for borders, containers, and cutting
Fully hardy and refreshingly easy to grow

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Botanical name	Tulipa 'Blue Parrot'
Flower colour	Violet-purple
Bulb size	11/12
Established height	55cm
Established spread	10cm
Plant spacing	10-12cm
Leaf colour	Green
Habit	Upright
Life cycle	Perennial
Hardiness	Fully Hardy
Years to establish	1
Sunlight	Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position	Sheltered
Suitable for	Borders, Pots & Containers, Cutting
Soil acidity	Any
Soil moisture	Moist but well-drained
Soil type	Well-drained
RHS Award (AGM)	No
Growing skill	Easy
Pollinator-friendly	No
Deer resistant	No

Where to Plant:

Tulipa 'Blue Parrot' (Parrot tulip) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 10-12cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Good for cutting

Tulipa 'Blue Parrot' (Parrot tulip)

£6.29

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK