Plant tulip bulbs from October to mid-December, once the weather has cooled. Until then, store them somewhere cool, dry and safely away from mice and squirrels.
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New
Tulip
'Copperfield'
Tulipa 'Copperfield' is an exquisite tulip of rare character, its lavish blooms combining the romance of a peony form with the intricate detail of finely fringed petals. Each flower unfurls in layers of glowing copper, rich orange and soft apricot, with subtle bronze undertones that shift beautifully in changing light. Tulip 'Copperfield' has a certain warmth about it, as though it carries the last embers of a sunset into the spring garden. The delicately frilled edges lend a feathery softness, giving Tulip 'Copperfield' an almost couture quality that feels both opulent and quietly distinctive.
In the border, Tulip 'Copperfield' brings depth and richness, pairing effortlessly with dusky purples, creamy whites or even fresh greens for a more contemporary feel. Despite its refined appearance, Tulip 'Copperfield' is pleasingly reliable, thriving in a sunny, well-drained position where its tones deepen as the flowers mature. It also proves a superb choice for cutting, each bloom holding its intricate form while adding warmth and texture to arrangements. Whether woven into a generous planting or given space to shine, Tulip 'Copperfield' offers a thoughtful balance of drama and elegance that rewards close attention.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and around 10cm apart. You can leave a little more space between them in borders.
Water once after planting to settle the soil. Border-grown tulips rarely need further watering, but containers should be kept lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, then allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year.
- Botanical name
- Tulipa 'Copperfield'
- Tulip group
- Fringed or Crispa (7)
- Flower colour
- Orange, brown, copper
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Farmer Gracy exclusive
Thrives in full sun
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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