landscaping

 

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). ... details

 

Aster - Professor Kippenburg ‘Professor Kippenburg’, blooming in the early fall till frost, is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. The effect is indescribable. Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Professor Kippenburgs’ make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.