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PARROT TULIPS
“singLe FLowered cuLtiVars with Laciniate, curLed
and twisted tepaLs. mainLy Late FLowering. stem oF VariabLe
Length.” A flower arrangers dream, these birdlike flowers
are often scalloped and heavily fringed; flowerheads
can be heavier, so give protection from wind and harsh
weather; often seen in European floral paintings; whz
3–8; mid-late spring unless otherwise noted.
T. ‘Black Parrot’
�Bright Parrot – ...and
bright it is! A true 55 mph
flower that will draw eyes
from great distances; with
the substance and thickness
of the petals, this one
should put on a show for a
long time! 16”-18”.
#02-0914 5/$4.65
25/$20.25 50/$36.50
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T. ‘Carmine Parrot’
�Chicago – This flower has
an amazingly thick substance,
which will help it last
longer in the garden and in
your arrangements. With
its pristine white base, this
will be a wonderful addition
to the Patriotic Garden;
12”-16”.
#02-0923 5/$5.70
25/$24.75 50/$44.50
T. ‘Cream Lizard’
Black Parrot – very dark
burgundy Heirloom with
almost black flames and
edges; great for adding
shadows to a sunny border
and with white or pink
flowers; 1937; 16”–18”.
#02-0902 5/$7.60
25/$33 50/$59.50
T. ‘Bright Parrot’
�Carmine Parrot – fantastic
combination of
carmine and cherry red
with a blue heart; incredibly
thick substance; lasts
forever in our garden
and keeps its color as it
‘fades’; 18”–20”; earlymid
spring.
#02-0904 5/$5.55
25/$24 50/$43.50
T. ‘Chicago’
Cream Lizard – lovely
primrose yellow on the
inside and creamy sepals
with a pink tinge
on the outside yield a
yummy pastel flower
for the mid-late spring
garden; 12”-16”.
#02-0922 5/$6.20
25/$27 50/$48.50
Flaming Parrot – primrose
yellow with blood red
flames inside and yellow,
often maturing to creamy
white with crimson flames
outside; strong stems and
a flower arranger’s dream;
20”–24”.
#02-0906 5/$6.75
25/$29.25 50/$52.50
T. ‘Madonna’
♥Professor Rontgen –
rich blend of warm, happy
orange tones draws much
attention; strong stems;
17”-21”.
#02-0917 5/$6.90
25/$30 50/$54
Silver Parrot - silvery exterior
on the rose petals and a lovely
variegated foliage which is
as decorative as any hosta
around; 14”-17”.
#02-0920 5/$8.80
25/$38.25 50/$69
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T. ‘Flaming Parrot’
Madonna – green brush
marks give a look of a
‘viridiflora’ type tulip but
with the shape and substance
of this division,
this flower has the best
of both types; a winner;
15”-18”.
#02-0916 5/$5.55
25/$24 50/$43.50
T. ‘Professor Rontgen’
The coloration of
T. ‘Professor Rontgen’
echos the red/orange
flecks in N. ‘Sir Winston
Churchill’ (p. 17). Both
types of flowers have terrific
substance and staying
power in the garden!
T. ‘Silver Parrot’
Is the ‘silver’ in the name T. ‘Silver Parrot’ because of the
exterior color of the flower, or the silver edging of the leaves?