Cleopatra Canna

Canna 'Cleopatra'

Pronunciation: KAN-uh
SKU #44767
8-11

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

Change Location
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
$0.00

Retailers Near You

No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode

Description This colorful perennial is sure to be enjoyed by the adventurous gardener! You can't predict what you will get with this unstable variety. Flowers may be yellow with red spots, pure red, or a combination of the two, while the leaves vary from green to chocolate brown. The large flowers are dazzling no matter what colors appear. A perfect plant for collectors or casual gardeners alike.
Bloom Time Late summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Poolside
Design Ideas Massing this canna creates an undeniably tropical look in larger landscapes. Flowers evoke a feeling of orchids and halaconia while large leaves are decidedly exotic. Add to existing beds and borders for dramatic, long lasting contrasting foliage, tall form or texture. A natural beside pools and water gardens or for problem solving in low wet soils. In spare modern gardens use in masses or as living columns; exceptional played against boldly colored walls. Excellent in pots on porch, patio, terrace and balcony.
Flower Color Red & Yellow
Foliage Color Multicolored
Companion Plants Verbena (Verbena); Lavender (Lavandula); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Lantana (Lantana); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care Instructions Provide loose, nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. For best performance provide full sun with consistently moist, but not saturated, soil. Protect from severe cold. In mild winter areas leave in-ground for spring regrowth. In cold winter areas dig and store bulb in a cool dry place. As an indoor plant, locate near bright light.
History This popular cultivar was first introduced in 1895.
Lore Canna was once called Indian shot because its rock hard, perfectly round seed was used as a substitute for lead shot in muzzle loading guns.
Details
DescriptionThis colorful perennial is sure to be enjoyed by the adventurous gardener! You can't predict what you will get with this unstable variety. Flowers may be yellow with red spots, pure red, or a combination of the two, while the leaves vary from green to chocolate brown. The large flowers are dazzling no matter what colors appear. A perfect plant for collectors or casual gardeners alike.
Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside
Design IdeasMassing this canna creates an undeniably tropical look in larger landscapes. Flowers evoke a feeling of orchids and halaconia while large leaves are decidedly exotic. Add to existing beds and borders for dramatic, long lasting contrasting foliage, tall form or texture. A natural beside pools and water gardens or for problem solving in low wet soils. In spare modern gardens use in masses or as living columns; exceptional played against boldly colored walls. Excellent in pots on porch, patio, terrace and balcony.
Flower ColorRed & Yellow
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsVerbena (Verbena); Lavender (Lavandula); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Lantana (Lantana); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide loose, nutrient-rich and well-drained soil. For best performance provide full sun with consistently moist, but not saturated, soil. Protect from severe cold. In mild winter areas leave in-ground for spring regrowth. In cold winter areas dig and store bulb in a cool dry place. As an indoor plant, locate near bright light.
History
HistoryThis popular cultivar was first introduced in 1895.
LoreCanna was once called Indian shot because its rock hard, perfectly round seed was used as a substitute for lead shot in muzzle loading guns.

About Us

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.