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 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.
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
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