Overview
Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Tulipa, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.
About
Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their distinct spring flowers. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, it requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as patio and container planting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tulipa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10)
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and stem and bulb eelworm; squirrels may eat the bulbs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to tulip fire and bulb rot in poorly drained soil
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10)?
Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) need?
Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) hardy in the UK?
Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tulipa 'Bastogne Parrot' (10)?
Propagate by division, separating offsets in summer when bulbs are lifted. Replant the largest bulbs in autumn, and grow on smaller ones in a nursery bed for a year. See bulb propagation for more details.
More in the Tulipa genus
- Tulipa 'Avenue' (3)
- Tulipa 'Black and White' (9)
- Tulipa 'Brooklyn' (11)
- Tulipa 'Dallas' (7)
- Tulipa 'Design Impression' (4)
- Tulipa 'Donau' (3)
- Tulipa 'Gemma' (10)
- Tulipa 'Abba Brown' (2)