Magnolia
'Cleopatra'
Cleopatra Magnolia
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 |
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. |