Parrot King tulip
Tulipa 'Parrot King'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Parrot King' tulip (Tulipa 'Parrot King') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Light yellow flowers open from early to late spring on stems 12 to 24 inches tall. H.G.M. Huijg & Zn. bred it.
Pairs well with Apollo common hyacinth, Grape hyacinth, and Royal Standard hosta.