Magnolia 'Cleopatra' (Cleopatra Magnolia )
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Cultivar | 'Cleopatra' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Cultivated by Vance Hooper in Brixton, Taranaki, New Zealand. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a-9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12.2- (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) | 10-30 |
Height | 4 m |
Spread | 2-3 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
ID Characteristic | Known for the bright magenta colour of its blooms. |
Shape | Compact and upright. |
Landscape | Commonly used as a specimen plant for its bright colour. |
Propagation | Propagated from softwood cuttings, taken in the spring. |
Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Leaf Description | The green, oval leaves are shiny and 10-15 cm long. |
Flower Description | The cup-shaped flower is 18-20 cm across and is a deep magenta colour. |