Tulip ‘Green Wave’
Description
Perhaps the tallest parrot variety we’ve grown, this variety has an antique quality and looks like a feathered bird. The ultra-ruffled petals are a soft rose-pink at the tips with apple-green veins and ivory highlights. Such versatile apple blossom coloring makes these gems a must-grow—perfect for dramatic arrangements and event work.
Details
Type: parrot
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Perhaps the tallest parrot variety we’ve grown, this variety has an antique quality and looks like a feathered bird. The ultra-ruffled petals are a soft rose-pink at the tips with apple-green veins and ivory highlights. Such versatile apple blossom coloring makes these gems a must-grow—perfect for dramatic arrangements and event work.
Details
Type: parrot
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
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