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Add Warmth and Elegance with Tulip 'Copper Image'

Tulip 'Copper Image' (Tulipa hybrid) is celebrated for its glowing copper petals infused with rose pink and soft orange. This unique variety brings a vintage-inspired palette to garden beds, patio containers, or fresh-cut arrangements. Choose from packs of 8, 16, or 32 bulbs to create a dazzling display that stands out in late spring.

• Botanical Name: Tulipa 'Copper Image'
• Mature Height & Spread: Reaches up to 40cm (16") tall and spreads just 10cm (4"), making it perfect for compact spaces.
• Flowering Time: Blooms from late April through early May, extending the tulip season with rich sunset tones.
• Growth Habit: Upright stems support full, peony-like blooms that hold their shape well in the garden or vase.

Growing Guide: Simple Steps for Success

• Planting Time: Best planted in autumn (September–November) before the ground freezes.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; ideal for borders, beds, and containers.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid areas prone to waterlogging.
• Hardiness: Hardy in UK climates (USDA zones 3–8). Mulch after planting for extra winter protection if needed.
• Care Tips: Water after planting; feed with a balanced fertiliser as shoots emerge. Deadhead spent blooms but leave foliage until it yellows naturally to replenish bulb energy.

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

• 'Copper Image''s warm hues pair beautifully with blue muscari, white narcissus, or purple alliums.
• Create layered displays by mixing with other mid-late spring bulbs for continuous colour.
• The compact size makes this tulip ideal for window boxes or as an accent in mixed perennial borders.

FAQs

• When should I plant Tulip 'Copper Image' bulbs?
  The best time is autumn—between September and November—before the first frost sets in.
• How deep should I plant the bulbs?
  Plant each bulb about three times its height deep (typically 10–15cm), with the pointed end facing up.
• Will these tulips come back every year?
  Tulips are generally grown as annuals in the UK, but with good drainage and care, some may return for several seasons.