Canna ‘Cleopatra’

The Ultimate Living Masterpiece for the Exotic Garden

If you are looking for a plant that embodies the "rare and hard to find" spirit, Canna 'Cleopatra' is an absolute essential. Known as one of the most unstable and spectacular chimeras in the botanical world, this variety is a living gamble of nature where no two plants—and often no two leaves—are ever the same.

The Look

• Foliage: A striking architectural backdrop of lush, tropical green frequently "glitched" with bold, irregular stripes and blocks of deep chocolate-maroon.

   

• Flowers: The real showstopper. 'Cleopatra' produces large, gladioli-like blooms that are typically a vibrant golden-yellow heavily speckled with scarlet. However, due to its unique genetic makeup, you may find entirely red flowers, entirely yellow flowers, or stunning "half-and-half" bi-colour blooms on the same spike.

   

• Stature: A mid-sized powerhouse, reaching a garden height of approximately 90cm – 120cm, making it perfect for the middle of a tropical border or as a "thriller" in large patio containers.

   

Why It Fits Your Jungle

'Cleopatra' is a fantastic companion for other hardy exotics. Its broad, banana-like leaves provide the essential "big leaf" texture required for a jungle aesthetic, while the unpredictable variegation ensures a specimen-grade focal point.