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Canna 'Cleopatra' (Canna lily)
£13.89
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between January 10 and January 12.
Canna ‘Cleopatra’ delivers a bold, tropical look with tall stems, large leaves and dramatic two‑tone flowers. The blooms mix red and yellow on the same plant, creating a lively, flame‑like effect that stands out in borders, patios and generous container displays from summer into autumn.
Start the rhizome into growth in spring, then plant out after frosts have passed. Choose a warm, sheltered spot in full sun for the strongest colour and height. Cannas enjoy fertile soil and regular moisture, so enrich the planting area with compost before you begin.
Plant with the growing points just below the surface, water thoroughly, and keep watering consistently in dry weather. Feed monthly in summer with a high‑potash fertiliser to support flowering, and add a mulch to reduce evaporation. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new buds.
In autumn, when cold weather blackens the foliage, lift and store rhizomes frost‑free in barely moist compost, or mulch heavily in very mild areas. This tender perennial rewards a little winter care with a bigger, earlier show each year in the UK climate.
You’ll receive one rhizome in the stated grade, ready for seasonal dispatch. Use ‘Cleopatra’ as a focal point in pots, or plant in small groups for a lush, holiday‑garden feel at home and long‑lasting colour right through late season.
Canna 'Cleopatra' (Canna lily)
Canna ‘Cleopatra’ delivers a bold, tropical look with tall stems, large leaves and dramatic two‑tone flowers. The blooms mix red and yellow on the same plant, creating a lively, flame‑like effect that stands out in borders, patios and generous container displays from summer into autumn.
Start the rhizome into growth in spring, then plant out after frosts have passed. Choose a warm, sheltered spot in full sun for the strongest colour and height. Cannas enjoy fertile soil and regular moisture, so enrich the planting area with compost before you begin.
Plant with the growing points just below the surface, water thoroughly, and keep watering consistently in dry weather. Feed monthly in summer with a high‑potash fertiliser to support flowering, and add a mulch to reduce evaporation. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new buds.
In autumn, when cold weather blackens the foliage, lift and store rhizomes frost‑free in barely moist compost, or mulch heavily in very mild areas. This tender perennial rewards a little winter care with a bigger, earlier show each year in the UK climate.
You’ll receive one rhizome in the stated grade, ready for seasonal dispatch. Use ‘Cleopatra’ as a focal point in pots, or plant in small groups for a lush, holiday‑garden feel at home and long‑lasting colour right through late season.
| Botanical name | Canna 'Cleopatra' |
| Flower colour | Red and yellow |
| Tuber size | Grade I (Top Size) |
| Established height | 100–150 cm |
| Established spread | 50–100 cm |
| Plant spacing | 3–5 per m² |
| Leaf colour | Bronze-green |
| Habit | Clump forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Tender (H3) |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, Borders, Tropical planting |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
RHS Award (AGM)
Perfect for pots
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
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