Canna 'Cleopatra' Bulbs
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking unique, unpredictable tropical color.
The Canna 'Cleopatra' offers a unique tropical display, as no two plants are exactly alike, providing a constant element of surprise in your garden. This architectural plant grows 28 to 32 inches tall, featuring paddle-shaped leaves that can display green, dark bronze chocolate, or variegated patterns. Its large, showy flowers range from yellow to red, often appearing speckled. Thriving in sunny to partially shaded spots, 'Cleopatra' prefers rich, well-draining soil kept consistently moist. It is versatile for use in beds, borders, or patio containers, and is noted for being easy to grow and low maintenance. These rhizomatous perennials are deer resistant, adding reliable, vibrant interest to the landscape.
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Item Form
Bulb
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, one-of-a-kind foliage patterns
- Landscapers wanting an immediate, high-impact tropical aesthetic
- Container gardeners looking for a bold, versatile focal point
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners living in regions with freezing winters
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer drought-tolerant plant varieties
- Hands-off growers who dislike frequent pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Unpredictability
Each plant offers a distinct, ever-changing display of color and pattern.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort growth requirements make this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to garden beds, borders, or decorative patio containers.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your tropical display safe from hungry wildlife.
Growth Speed
Rapid development ensures a high-impact tropical look within the first season.
Hardiness Range
Broad zone adaptability allows for successful cultivation across diverse climates.
Key Specs
Item Form
Bulb
Pack Size
5
Mature Height
2.67 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Planting Depth
2 to 4 inches deep
Spacing
12 inches apart
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Features
- Unique, unpredictable variegation in both foliage and flowers
- Produces large, showy tropical blooms
- Fast-growing habit provides quick visual impact
- Suitable for use in garden beds, borders, and containers
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Deer resistant foliage
- Blooms the first year
- Foliage offers interest with green, bronze, and variegated colors
What customers say
Customers are generally thrilled with the vibrant, reliable performance of the 'Cleopatra' Canna bulbs. The primary delight is the stunning, unpredictable variegation, which often exceeds expectations. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the bulbs received, noting they were large and healthy, leading to quick establishment and robust growth. The reliability of the unique bicolored blooms makes this a standout choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, high impact color and dependable results.
Know before you buy
This variety is known for its unpredictable variegation. Each plant can produce a different combination of green, bronze, and chocolate-colored leaves, and the blooms may appear in varying shades of yellow and red with unique speckling.
Yes, 'Cleopatra' Cannas are excellent for containers. Given their mature height of about 32 inches, ensure you use a pot with adequate drainage and keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
While these are hardy in zones 3–9, they are not frost-tolerant. In colder regions, you should dig up the rhizomes after the first frost, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place over the winter before replanting in the spring.
Yes, you can expect blooms during the first growing season. Their fast-growing habit allows them to provide quick visual impact in your garden beds or borders shortly after planting.
These plants perform best in sunny spots but will also tolerate partial shade. For the most vibrant foliage and flower production, aim for a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, the foliage of the 'Cleopatra' Canna is generally avoided by deer. This makes them a reliable choice for landscapes where wildlife pressure is a concern.
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