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. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Cleopatra', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Cleopatra', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Cleopatra', bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.