Tulip 'Black Parrot'

Tulip 'Black Parrot'Black Parrot is a division 10, Parrot Tulip that has one of the darkest blooms and is considered one of the blackest Tulips. Depending on the light, varying from deep maroon to a burgundy purple, the blooms are very showy develop in the late spring. Very frilled margins, Black Parrot is an heirloom variety that is eye catching for its very deep colours and wonderful frills. Plant in borders, beds and containers and use as a cut flower for a

dragon head bamboo also makes an excellent addition to sensory gardens

jagged leaves start out a brilliant

this usually is within the range of 7 to 20 cm

the main petals are vibrant orange-toned yellows and the centres are petaloids intermixed with shorter brilliantly orange segments of the corona

The main thrust of the pruning ought to be carried out in summer

Feather-like inner petals or standard are a more even deep bluish-purple shade

'Butterball' has received the RHS's Award of Garden Merit

including salty coastal air

thanks to its tactile nature and the rustling sound that the foliage and canes produce as they sway in the wind

borders or in patio pots or containers and is notably known for its ability to naturalise an area

but 'Octavia'

Inside of the spathe is an elongated flower spike or spadix that grows up to 10cm in length and is a bright golden-yellow colour