Hibiscus Moscheutes 'Kopper King' PP#10793

Kopper Kingâ„¢ Rose Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Kopper King’ is a dramatic herbaceous perennial valued for its huge flowers and distinctive dark foliage. It forms a tall, upright clump of bold, maple-like leaves in deep bronze to coppery-purple tones that provide striking contrast in the garden. In mid to late summer, enormous tropical-looking blooms—often 10–12 inches across—open in pale pink to blush-white with a vivid crimson-red eye, creating a bold display against the dark foliage.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 36–48 in
Height: 3–4 ft
(10-year size: forms large expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
Form: Upright, bushy clump
Light: Full sun
Soil: Moist, fertile soils; tolerates clay and wet conditions
Water: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Enormous pink flowers with crimson eye



Dark coppery-purple foliage for contrast



Tropical appearance in hardy climates



Ideal for borders, rain gardens, and focal plantings




Care
Cut stems to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants emerge late in spring, so mark their location in the garden. Provide rich soil and consistent moisture for best growth and flowering. Divide clumps every few years if needed to maintain vigor.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

3-4'

Width

36-48"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Red

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Highly Adaptable, Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation Plant

Shape

Clump, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No