Tulip Bulbs - Parrot Mix Pre-Order � Ships Fall 2021

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Item Does Not Ship Until Fall 2021 (see schedule)

Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings
Bag of 10 Bulbs	$14.99
Bag of 20 Bulbs	$23.99	20%
Bag of 50 Bulbs	$44.99	40%
Bag of 100 Bulbs	$75.99 ($0.76/Bulb)	49%
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Parrot Variety; Perfect for Large Areas or Meadow
Great Cut Flower; Large Blooms with Sturdy, Long Stems
Spring Blooming; Thrives in Full Sun and Partial Shade

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

If the classic Triumph or Darwin Hyrbid tulip is too boring for your taste and you like to put on a show, then the Parrot Tulip Mix is for you! Bright feathered petals make this tulip truly stand up. Stunning in�a garden, they will also make fabulous cut flower arrangements. Plant the Parrot Tulip Mix in the fall for a late spring bloom.

Fast Facts

Name:	Tulip Bulbs - Parrot Mix
Botanical Name:	Tulipa
Life Cycle:	Perennial
Bulb/Tuber/Root Size:	12+cm Circumference - Largest Size Commercially Available
Light Requirement:	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:	Fall
Plant Type:	Mix
Features:	Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Drought Tolerant
Color:	Mixed
Blooms:	Spring, Late Spring
Plant Height:	18-20 inches
Plant Spacing:	6 inches apart
Planting Depth:	5 inches Deep
Hardiness Zones:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Ships:	Fall

Planting Instructions

When to Plant Tulip Bulbs

If you want to fill your garden with color next spring, plant bulbs from October to December; Tulip bulbs can actually be planted right up until Christmas and still flower perfectly well in the following spring because they only need a short season of growth.

Where to Plant Your Tulip Bulbs

Tulips perform best in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Tulips dislike wetness and require well-drained soil.They grow in most soils but if the soil is very dry, plant the bulbs a day after it has rained.

How to Plant Your Tulip Bulbs

Prepare the site by removing any weeds or stones and use a fork or trowel to loosen and aerate the soil. Use a trowel to dig a hole large enough to fit all of the bulbs that you are planting. For large quantities, you may also dig a large bed. The depth of the hole should be twice the length of the bulb itself. Make sure the pointed end of the bulb is up in the ground.

In warmer climates plant bulbs deeper than 10 inches; the deeper you plant a tulip, the tougher it will be. Tulips planted deeper have thicker stems and fall over less often.

When planting tulips, it is nice to place them close to one another to avoid having them standing by themselves in the spring. This is one flower that always looks better in groups. You can place bulbs as close as six inches away from each other in the ground.

A great tip is to alternate rows of early, mid and late blooming tulips so you may enjoy tulips throughout the entire season!

Tulip as perennial: Strictly speaking, tulip bulbs cannot be guaranteed to flower for more than one season. Tulips hail from the rugged and windy mountains of Central Asia and need conditions that are not usually found in American gardens. However, to encourage your tulips to bloom for several years in a row, we recommend that you do the following:

• Plant your bulbs deep (8-10 inches). Deep planting helps to prevent the bulb from splitting up into many small, non-flowering bulbs.

• Fertilize the bulbs when the foliage pushes through the soil in spring. We recommend a general low-nitrogen organic fertilizer.

• Remove spent flowers as soon as the bulbs finish blooming. Snapping off the top of the flower stem encourages the plant to send energy into bulb growth rather than seed production.

• Allow the foliage to wither completely before you remove it.

• Avoid summer irrigation. Tulips prefer to be dry during their dormancy.

Almost all Darwin Hybrid Tulips have proven to be good perennial so they would be your best bet if you are looking for years of colorful blooms.