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Hibiscus 'Kopper King'

Hibiscus 'Kopper King' Photo/Illustration: David Cavagnaro



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hibiscus 'Kopper King' hy-BIS-kus Genus: Hibiscus
The leaves of this hardy hibiscus are copper-red on top and orange-red underneath. Ruffly white to pale pink flowers, 10 to 12 inches across with a distinct red eye, bloom from midsummer to mid-fall with deadheading. Because the top of 'Kopper King' dies back to the ground in autumn and is late to break dormancy in the spring, interplant it with spring bulbs and overplant it with winter annuals not only to provide year-round color but also to allow the hibiscus to grow undisturbed.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Coppery foliage; large, disc-like flowers that attract butterflies; long bloom period.
 Care: Provide full sun to partial shade and a moist soil high in organic matter. Generally, if these plants are happy, they won't need staking. Deadhead regularly. 'Kopper King' is slow to break dormancy in spring.
 Problems: Nothing serious, but watch for the occasional leaf spots, blights, rusts, canker, Japanese beetles, whiteflies, and aphids.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Suitable as Annual, Waterside
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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