This stately beauty, Magnolia 'Cleopatra', was bred by revered New Zealand breeder Vance Hooper, of Magnolia Grove, and is sure to become the Queen of your garden! Featuring the most mesmerizing rich purple blooms, 'Cleopatra' is a prolific flowerer from a young age, with first blooms appearing in late winter to early spring, followed by a repeat flowering in summer. The wealth of blooms, plus a compact, narrow, growth habit, makes 'Cleopatra' ideal for gardens of all sizes and also large containers. All very good reasons why 'Cleopatra' was winner of the Best New Tree Award at the Essen International Plant Fair in 2013. She's an absolute must for all magnolia lovers. Little pruning is required, apart from removing damaged or dead branches and maybe lifting the crown to accommodate underplanting. Plant in a sheltered position, in moist free draining, fertile soils, with full sun for at least half the day. Deciduous.