Tulipa 'Rococo'
parrot tulip bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 11/12
The petals of this spectacular tulip are a delicious velvety red, edged in fire engine red and flamed with fine green markings. Finally the entire flower has a soft blue sheen, which seems to intensify further. As with all parrot tulips, these also boast deeply cut petals which give them a fringed look. These are one of the best for cut flowers as their stems create interesting shapes in the vase. - Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering deadhead and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Goes well with...
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Iris chrysographes 'black-flowered'
gold-marked iris
9cm pot
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DeWit tulip and daffodil bulb planter
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Darlac long handled bulb planter
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Bulb planting auger - long
small
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RHS Burgon and Ball long handled bulb planter
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Bulb/peony support - pewter
Ø62 × H39cm
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Pot supports gunmetal grey - set of 2
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Terracotta bulb bowl
medium Ø41 × H19cm
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Bulb planting auger - short
medium