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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.2m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Tulipa 'Black Parrot'
Other names: Tulip 'Black Parrot'
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Genus: Tulipa
Variety or cultivar: 'Black Parrot' _ 'Black Parrot' is is a bulbous perennial with single, dark-purple, almost black flowers with irregularly cut petals.
Tulipa 'Black Parrot' is: Deciduous
Flower: Black, Maroon in Spring; Maroon, Black in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Eating may cause severe discomfort and may cause a skin allergy.
Tulipa 'Black Parrot' (Tulip 'Black Parrot') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging
Cultivation: Plant 10 to 15cm deep in a sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from excessive wet. Requires some shelter from winds.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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