Eclipse® is a shrub that will stop you in your tracks. The first truly dark-leaved Bigleaf Hydrangea, has foliage as black as night, which holds its coloration well throughout the growing season having unusually bright red-and-pink florets with creamy white centers. This heavy bloomer sets abundant flower buds in fall, so we discourage cutting it back anytime after mid-June. A truly showstopping shrub
For gardeners in Zone 5, we advise in a sheltered location and giving them a winter mulch. This will provide protection from winds and cold temperatures that can damage flower buds.
PROVEN WINNER
Sun to Part Shade
Zone: 5
Height: 3-5'
Width: 3-5'
Bloom Time: July to September