While you may see tulips in bloom in spring, you must plant them in the fall. That’s because they require a period of vernalization, or exposure to cold, in order to form buds to bloom next spring.

The magic of parrot tulipsYes, parrot tulips are just weird and may turn off traditional gardeners. But for the lover of new and exciting forms, they are the most coveted of all. Parrot tulips are ...

You can plant them anytime from September through January, but just be sure to learn how to store tulip bulbs correctly, ideally in a dark, well-ventilated room that is pest-free. 'Orange Emperor' ...

Examples include Blue Parrot, Black Parrot and Apricot Parrot. Tulips in green: For something unusual, try one of many green flowering tulips for an unusual effect in the garden.

Only elite tulips are saved; 99.9% in the breeding program will be discarded. Bulbs are available now in home improvement centers, nurseries, and in catalogs. Always choose the largest, firmest bulbs.

In Holland, where tulip breeding has been raised to both high art and space-age science, growers are always on the lookout for mutants, which often result in a new parrot-tulip variety. It is well ...

Some 30,000 bulbs were planted in January; now the iconic flowers are making a wowza showing at the La Cañada Flintridge gardens. By Alysia Gray Painter • Published March 24, 2021 • Updated ...