Photo of Canna 'Cleopatra' flower, foliage by Brian's Botanicals

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Also Known As

  • Schizophrenic Canna Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

  • H: 18"-50"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

4x5" | $22

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Canna 'Cleopatra' plant details

Canna 'Cleopatra' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with bronze, green and red foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'Cleopatra'

Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 50 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Cleopatra'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Aka Schizophtrenic Canna Lily)  This crazy chimera can’t decide whether it wants green or purple leaves…or red or yellow flowers!  So it throws out combinations of both… Worth growing for the purple and green foliage alone, the summer flowers are bright and tropical.  Stems with bold foliage to 4’.  Flowers summer thru fall. Full sun, good drainage, plenty of moisture, also enjoys a bump of nitro occasionally for best vigor.  Will take summer wet, but winter wet can rot the bulbs.
Canna 'Cleopatra' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial that displays broad, purple streaked, paddle-shaped foliage and stunning, multi-colored, red and yellow flowers. Cannas grow best in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and enjoy monthly feedings with a bloom fertilizer. Water regularly during dry periods. Remove stems after bloom, and prune to the ground in fall. Both foliage and flowers add great substance and color in the landscape. Canna Lilies are especially dramatic in containers and near water features.\n

Gardening facts about Canna 'Cleopatra' plant

How to Grow Canna 'Cleopatra'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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