Tulip "Apricot Parrot" - this variety boasts high decorative qualities, making it widely used in floristry, as these flowers can create an amazing bouquet.
The Apricot Parrot tulip reaches a height of about 60 cm. Its vibrant, straight flower stem produces a fantastically beautiful bud, which, as it opens, transforms into a goblet-shaped flower. The Apricot Parrot tulip is called “parrot” due to the characteristic shape of its petals — corrugated, with ragged edges, resembling a parrot's feathers. The color of the petals is no less interesting. One can discern a whole palette of colors on them: green, apricot, and white shades combine very effectively.
Tulips prefer sunny, wind-protected areas with light, well-drained, non-acidic soil. Before planting, compost (up to 10 kg/m²) should be added; fresh manure should not be used. Bulbs are planted in September – early October: small ones at a depth of 7–10 cm, large ones — up to 15 cm, leaving 10–20 cm between them. When planting, it is recommended to add a layer of sand for drainage.
Tulips are frost-resistant but do not tolerate waterlogging. During dry periods, they require watering. After flowering, remove seed pods, and leave the leaves until they completely wither. In July–August, bulbs are dug up, dried, and stored until planting at a gradually decreasing temperature. For winter, plantings are mulched with peat or compost. Tulips can grow in one place for up to 5 years.