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The Marshalls Garden Tulip 'Silver Parrot' is ideal for gardeners looking to add architectural interest to spring displays, offering dramatic, ruffled blooms that serve as excellent cut flowers. While these bulbs provide high-impact visual appeal with their silvery-pink petals and strong stems, they require specific attention to drainage and planting depth to ensure consistent, healthy flowering during their April to May season.
| Model Part Number | 1492398 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Marshalls Garden |
These tulips typically bloom in April and May.
Yes, they are excellent for containers provided the pot has adequate drainage holes.
While not strictly necessary, you can lift them if your soil stays very wet during summer, but they can generally be left in the ground.
Plant them approximately 15 cm deep.
Like most tulips, they may be attractive to local wildlife, so consider protection if you live in an area with high deer or rabbit populations.
Check soil drainage; waterlogged soil can rot the bulb before it can set flower buds.
Ensure the planting location receives full sun; inadequate light causes tulips to become 'leggy' and weak.
Ensure they are planted in well-drained compost or soil. Do not store bulbs in plastic bags before planting.
