Short Parrot Tulip

Question

Why are my parrot tulips growing and blooming straight at ground level instead of developing a stem?

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Answer 1

This can, sometimes, be attributed to a soil fertility issue. Make sure to test your soil before feeding, and feed tulips often. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/parrot-tulip-bulbs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/different-varieties-of-tulip.htm