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.
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Growers are also reporting that this baby is resistant to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot. Just imagine all the great combinations you can create with that foliage in a container or in the landscape.
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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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