Extraordinary, flamboyant, fascinating - there are some many words that could be used to describe the beautiful Flaming Parrot Tulip.  The plants range in height from 12 to 28 inches, with the average size being 16 inches.  The parrot tulip has the same basic bowl shape of other tulips but with a more rounded and softer, wavy edges to the petals.  In fact, each flower grows individually on its own stem from the base of the plant.

The tulip is truly an incredible flower.  It's past is steeped in romance and has been a muse for art, poetry and passion.  The Tulip has obsessed nations taking flower power to the extreme.  It is known as the "Queen of Bulbs."