How to prune tulipa 'flaming parrot'

Immediately after flowers fade in late spring. Cut the spent flower stem cleanly at its base. Leave every leaf standing untouched until it turns fully yellow and limp, then tidy away.

Annually, post-flowering. Tulipa 'Flaming Parrot' needs only deadheading once its striking flame-streaked blooms are spent. Removing faded flowers redirects energy to the bulb rather than seed production. Let all foliage die back naturally over 6–8 weeks — never cut green leaves early, as this starves the bulb and reduces future blooms.

Cut the spent flower stem cleanly at its base. Leave every leaf standing untouched until it turns fully yellow and limp, then tidy away.