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Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

This queen is decorated with colorful flowers and streaked foliage

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cannaceae

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

A multi-colored gem of a flower, Canna Lily Cleopatra blooms have streaks, speckles and blocks of vivid color for a truly unique and textural bloom! Medium sized, as Canna Lilies go, Cleopatra will grow to about 4 feet tall.

Canna Lilies are warm weather lovers! While tolerant of partial shade, they thrive in the sun! Winter Hardy in warmer zones, be sure to plant once soil and nighttime temperatures are consistently warm.

  • • A shorter-growing, garden perennial favorite
  • • Blooming in late summer with purple-streaked foliage and spectacular red & yellow blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 1 to 2 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
10 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Cleopatra Canna Lily?

    Cleopatra Canna Lily bulbs have 2 to 3 eyes per bulb.

    Is Cleopatra Canna Lily resistant to animals or disease?

    Cleopatra Canna Lily is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.2 / 5 from 6 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Wrong species

    Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Store owner replied: Hello Steven B. Thank you for your review. We’re sorry that your Cleopatra Canna Lily did not initially appear to be the variety you expected. Cleopatra is an especially variable canna, and its foliage can display green, deep burgundy or purple, and streaks or sections of contrasting coloration, even on the same plant. The foliage shown in your photo can fall within that expected variation, so we may not be able to determine whether the variety is incorrect from the leaves alone. The flowers will provide a better indication, as Cleopatra typically produces distinctive red and yellow blooms, with individual flowers varying considerably in how much of each color they display. We take varietal accuracy seriously and have shared your concern with our Quality Control team, who can work directly with the growers who pre-package these for us when further investigation is needed. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and are glad our Customer Care team was able to provide a resolution. We stand behind our products and want our customers to feel confident in the varieties they choose to grow!

    Customer photo review of Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    I ordered 14 Cleopatra canna bulbs for their unique variegated foliage, but all of them have emerged green so far. I’ve grown Cleopatra cannas in the past, and this is different from what I expected. Customer service was responsive and offered a partial credit or the option to wait until bloom time before determining a refund. However, since the foliage is such a defining feature of this variety, this solution may not fully address the concern. The bulbs themselves were healthy and sprouted well, but based on my experience and similar feedback from other reviewers, buyers may want to be aware of potential inconsistencies

    Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Store owner replied: Hello Canna Lily. Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with these cannas. We’re glad to hear the bulbs were healthy and sprouted well, though we’re sorry the foliage did not display the expected variegation. We understand how important that unique trait is for you, especially given your past experience growing it. This variety is known for its genetic instability, meaning it can produce a mix of traits. Some plants will display the signature bold variegated foliage with purple striping, while others may emerge solid green or darker-leaved. Even within the same batch, you can see a range of variation. In some cases, variegation may appear later as the plant matures, but if foliage remains fully green, it may not develop the expected pattern at all. This variability is part of the nature of this variety, though it can understandably be disappointing when you’re expecting that distinct look. We’re glad we were able to provide a resolution and that your refund has been processed. Your feedback is truly appreciated and as always, we stand by our products and appreciate you growing with Eden Brothers!

    Customer photo review of Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Gorgeous striped foliage and a fiery bouquet of yellow, red, and bi-color flowers.

    Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Customer photo review of Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    I ordered 10 Cleopatra cannas and 9 germinated into healthy, vibrant plants. However, the plants I have are in no way like those in the photo, nor are they like the description. Cleopatra cannas should have variegated leaves and these are solid green. Cleopatra canna height should be between 36-48" and mine are 65". I specifically ordered a shorter canna as these were planted under a window. The flowers on a Cleopatra canna should be yellow and red. Mine are solid yellow with tiny specks of orange visible only upon close inspection. I put a lot of thought and planning into my canna garden and these cannas have ruined the vision. I now have way too many yellow flowers and a sea of green leaves with no leaf variegation. I am highly disappointed. These should not be marketed as Cleopatra cannas.

    Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Store owner replied: Hello, Diane Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!

    I got these bulbs last year but it took a while before I saw the flowers. The leaves were green with no streaks in the foliage and the flowers were yellow with no red/orange present. Very disappointed. If I wanted yellow canna lilies I could have bought them for cheaper at a local store.

    Canna Lily Bulbs - Cleopatra

    Store owner replied: Hello, Erin! Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

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