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). ... get more information

 

Bleeding Heart - Goldheart The Bleeding Heart 'Gold Heart', Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' (CPBR#0974), is a fast-growing perennial with rose pink, heart-shaped flowers. The blooms look wonderful against its bright gold foliage. Bleeding Heart's should be planted in full sun to partial shade but will also do well in full shade. It is somewhat heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let the soil dry out. Dicentra will bloom from late spring to early summer and is a major attractor to butterflies. Bleeding Heart's are perfect as border plants or in a shade garden.

Hibiscus - Kopper King - USPP 10,793