Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea: An Amazing New Hydrangea with Black Leaves
There are a bazillion bigleaf hydrangeas out there. So when a new one comes out, it really needs to stand out from the crowd. Meet Eclipse® bigleaf hydrangea—a unique selection with dark purple leaves that hold their color throughout the gardening season. In summer the dramatic foliage is accompanied by striking cranberry blooms with white centers.
Growers are also reporting that this baby is resistant topowdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot. Just imagine all the great combinations you can create with that foliage in a container or in the landscape.
Eclipse® bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmacseven’
Zones: 5–9
Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and wide
Conditions: Partial shade; average, well-drained soil
Native range: China, Japan, Korea
Sources:
• Nature Hills Nursery, Omaha, NE; 402-934-8116; naturehills.com
• Wilson Bros Gardens, McDonough, GA; 770-573-1778; wilsonbrosgardens.com
More on growing hydrangeas:
Guide to Growing Bigleaf Hydrangeas
When to Prune Bigleaf Hydrangeas?
Do Deer Eat Hydrangeas?
Adjusting soil pH for Hydrangeas
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Plants with Black Foliage
The Best of the Newer Hydrangeas
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