Canna Lily Cleopatra

Canna Lily ‘Cleopatra’ — Dramatic Bi-Color Foliage & Wildly Variegated Blooms

Canna Lily ‘Cleopatra’ is one of the most dramatic and unpredictable cannas ever grown. This stunning variety is famous for its mosaic-style variegation, producing bold combinations of red, yellow, and speckled petals — often on the same plant, same stalk, or even the same bloom. The foliage is just as striking, ranging from bright green to deep bronze, sometimes split down the center like two different plants fused together.

This ever-changing display gives ‘Cleopatra’ a tropical, high-impact presence in containers, borders, and landscape focal points. Plants reach 3–5 feet depending on climate and growing conditions, sending up repeat flushes of blooms from mid-summer until frost. Heat-loving, vigorous, and highly ornamental, this is one of the most exciting cannas you can grow.

Details

Plant Type: Canna Lily
Height: 3–5 feet at maturity
Spread: 18–24 inches
Bloom Color: Yellow, red, bi-color, and speckled mosaic patterns
Foliage: Green, bronze, or half-and-half variegated
Blooming Season: Mid-summer through frost
Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous, clumping
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate; thrives in moist, rich soil
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–11 (treat as annual or lift rhizomes in colder zones)
Special Feature: Each bloom and leaf is genetically unstable, creating constantly changing colors and patterns

Why Gardeners Love It

Wild, unpredictable bloom patterns — no two flowers look the same
Tropical foliage that can be green, bronze, or split
Long blooming season with strong heat tolerance
Perfect centerpiece for containers or landscape beds
Fast-growing and reliable in summer heat