Hibiscus - Kopper King - USPP 10,793

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Hibiscus - Kopper King - USPP 10,793

The Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’, is the most popular variety of the Fleming Hibiscus. Named by James Fleming himself, it has a plant height of 4’ and beautiful 12” flowers. The flowers are white with red centers that fade to pink as it streaks through the veination to petals edge. The foliage took over 20 years to develop and refine and one can see why. Unlike most hibiscus, ‘Kopper King’ has maple-cut, copper-red shaded leaves, with some leaves having copper on both sides. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. ‘Kopper King’ looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus ‘Old Yella’. (USPP 10,793). ... more info

 

Lobelia - Qu. Victoria Cardinal Flow. The Lobelia 'Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower', Lobelia fulgens, has unique dark red, almost scarlet, spiked flowers with burgundy foliage. Blooming from summer into early fall, 'Queen Victoria' has a plant height of 3' and a spread of 12-18". 'Queen Victoria' needs to be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. It does prefer moist soil but should be planted in a well-drained area. 'Queen Victoria' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and looks great in mass plantings, in any perennial garden. Try Lobelia with Veronica 'Royal Candles' or Hibiscus 'Kopper King'.

Hibiscus - Kopper King - USPP 10,793