Botanical profile

Canna 'Cleopatra'

Latin name
Canna indica 'Cleopatra'
Common name
Canna 'Cleopatra'
Type
Tropical annual
Family
Cannaceae

Canna 'Cleopatra' is a spectacular ornamental plant , grown in Quebec as an annual with decorative foliage or a non-hardy perennial with rhizomes. It seduces as much by its flamboyant flowers , often two-tone (yellow and red on the same flower stem), as by its exotic foliage varying between green, purple and variegated. This contrast of colors, sometimes random from one stem to another, makes it a star in landscaping with a tropical look. Ideal in a bed, in a pot or at the edge of a pond , canna 'Cleopatra' grows quickly in summer, provided it benefits from full sun , rich and moist soil , and regular watering . As it does not survive Quebec winters, the rhizomes must be dug up in the fall , cleaned and kept protected from frost until the following spring.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 8 (grown as an annual plant or overwintering rhizome in Quebec)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular, especially in hot weather
Fertilization
Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season
Soil type
Rich, humus-rich, well-drained, but fresh; slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
From June to October
Flower color
Yellow and red, sometimes variegated on the same stem
Foliage color
Variegated green and purple, sometimes entirely purple or green, very ornamental
Foliage type
Obsolete
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 inches)
Width
46 to 61 cm (18 to 24 inches)
Growth rate
Moderate to fast, reaching adult size in 3 to 4 months
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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