World Plants

Tulipa 'Black Parrot' (Black Parrot Tulip)

Family	Liliaceae
Genus	Tulipa
Cultivar	'Black Parrot'
Category	Bulbs, Perennials
Origin	Under the horticultural classification system for tulips, this is a division 10 (Parrot).

General Description	Tulipa 'Black Parrot' is a Parrot tulip, blooming mid-season (mid to late spring) with cup-shaped, deeply purple flowers with frilled margins.
Cultivation	Plant 10 - 15 cm deep in a sheltered location, in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Protect from excessive moisture. Remove spent flowers.
Pests	Possible problems include: aphids, slugs, stem and bulb eelworm. The bulbs are sometimes eaten by squirrels. Tulip fire is caused by a rapidly spreading fungus, Botrytis tulipae, affects all parts of the plant (leaves, stems and flowers). Leaves are malformed, developing in a twisted fashion. Leaves, stems and flowers develop tan or light brown spots. No fungicides are available, to remedy the condition remove and destroy any infected plants immediately. Do not plant tulips in affected area for 3 years. Tulip grey bulb rot is caused by the fungus Sclerotium tuliparum, (syn. Thizoctonia tuliparum). When infected, foliage may be malformed or fail to emerge. No fungicides are available, to remedy, remove and destroy affected bulbs. Do not plant tulips in affected area for 5 years. Tulip leaf spot is caused by Ilyonectia crassa which produces brown scaring on young leaves and leads to curing or holes when the leaf grows. No fungicides are available, to remedy, remove affected leaves and lower humidity around remaining foliage.
Habitat	Horticultural origin.
Flower Description	Cup-shaped, deeply purple with frilled margins.