{"product_id":"tulipa-apricot-parrot-parrot-tulip","title":"Tulip 'Apricot Parrot' (10 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Apricot Parrot' \u003c\/strong\u003efrom September until December for beautiful bold flowers with apricot yellow petals that have been flushed with pink and have strongly fringed margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParrot tulip are whimsically-shaped tulips with serrated or fringed petals. Green as buds, they will eventually open into mature unusually-coloured flowers, resembling a parrot's plumage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 'Apricot Parrot' bulbs have a bloom time of May, growing lance-shaped grey-green leaves and reaching an eventual total height of around 50cm\/20\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular variety received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society thanks to its excellent performance, consistent results and excellent disease and pest resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hardy spring bulbs are ideal for planting in small groups in borders or containers, preferably protected from strong winds. They are also ideal as cut flowers earning themselves a place in the cut flower garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Apricot Parrot' tulip bulbs are able to be grown in almost any soil, be it acid, alkaline or neutral, provided there is good drainage. Look for an area of full sun, in a place where tulips have not been grown in recent years. Plant the bulbs approximately 10cm\/4\" deep and 10cm\/4\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Tulip 'Apricot Parrot'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 10 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Pink, Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 50cm\/20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in all of the UK and northern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: September, October, November, December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Ideal for pots, Ideal for cut flowers, RHS award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082236145989,"sku":"1051902","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5543850d-1051902-tulip-apricot-parrot-10-bulbs.webp?v=1761657462","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/tulipa-apricot-parrot-parrot-tulip","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}