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