Hibiscus 'Kopper King'

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Kopper King Rose Mallow

Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ has huge white or light pink flowers with red centers and red veins. The flowers huge, measuring up to 12 “ across, the size of dinner plates. At maturity, the plant stands 3-3 1/2 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to early fall. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek work 'hibiskos' that meant “marshmallow". Apparently at one the confection called marshmallow was made from the sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9