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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
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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